What is the cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Ambleside?

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Ambleside is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Ambleside?

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Ambleside is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Vicarage Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Windermere via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Ambleside?

The distance between Carmarthen and Ambleside is 334 miles. The road distance is 241.2 miles.

How do I travel from Carmarthen to Ambleside without a car?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs £130 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Carmarthen to Ambleside?

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Carmarthen to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Ambleside bus from?

Carmarthen to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Ambleside train from?

Carmarthen to Ambleside train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Ambleside is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 13h 4m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Ambleside bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Ambleside train arrive?

Carmarthen to Ambleside train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Ambleside is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Carmarthen to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3881+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Carmarthen to Ambleside - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
8h 44m
£133–227
Drive 239.8 mi
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1. Drive from Carmarthen to Amblesidecar 239.8 mi
4h 38m
£58–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
13h 4m
£69–158
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 46m
£123–226
Train via Oxenholme Lake District
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 48m
£131–225

Carmarthen to Ambleside by train and bus

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Distance: 331.8 mi
Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Vicarage Road via Manchester Piccadilly, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Vicarage Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 4m.

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