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How to get fromCarlisle to Amblesideby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Ambleside by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 555 bus via Rail Station

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus bus 555
    2h 2m
    £11–18

  2. Bus, line 555 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Main Streetbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus bus 555
    2h 49m
    £8–10

  3. Train, line 599 bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus bus 599 / ...
    2h 6m
    £25–41

  4. Drive 38.1 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Amblesidecar car 38.1 mi
    53 min
    £10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlisle to Amblesidetaxi taxi 38.1 mi
    53 min
    £90–110

Carlisle to Ambleside by train and bus

Calendar228Weekly Services
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 52.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Salutation Hotel via Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 2m.

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