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

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Ambleside is to line 755 bus and line 599 bus which costs £6 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Ambleside is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Carnforth and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Vicarage Road via Bus Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Carnforth to Ambleside?

The distance between Carnforth and Ambleside is 29 miles. The road distance is 28.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnforth to Ambleside without a car is to line 755 bus and line 599 bus which takes 1h 41m and costs £6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Carnforth to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Ambleside bus from?

Carnforth to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Railway Station.

Where does the Carnforth to Ambleside bus arrive?

Carnforth to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Thwaite Lane station.

Can I drive from Carnforth to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Ambleside is 28 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Carnforth to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3854+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Carnforth to Ambleside - 3 ways to travel via line 755 bus, and line 599 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Carnforth to Ambleside by bus, car, or taxi

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Line 755 bus, line 599 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Thwaite Lanebus 755
2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus 599 / ...
1h 41m
£6
Drive 28 mi
1. Drive from Carnforth to Amblesidecar 28 mi
37 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carnforth to Amblesidetaxi 28 mi
37 min
£120–150

Carnforth to Ambleside by bus

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Distance: 29.3 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Railway Station to Vicarage Road via Thwaite Lane and Bus Rail Interchange in around 1h 41m.

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