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

The cheapest way to get from Cheam to Ambleside is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 12h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheam to Ambleside is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cheam and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheam to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Cheam Broadway and arriving at Vicarage Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cheam and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Cheam to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Cheam and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Balham station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Cheam to Ambleside?

The distance between Cheam and Ambleside is 290 miles. The road distance is 284.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheam to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Cheam to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheam to Ambleside bus from?

Cheam to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheam to Ambleside train from?

Cheam to Ambleside train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from Cheam to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Cheam to Ambleside is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 12h 2m.

Where does the Cheam to Ambleside bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cheam to Ambleside train arrive?

Cheam to Ambleside train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Cheam to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheam to Ambleside is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Cheam to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3889+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Cheam to Ambleside - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cheam to Ambleside by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 58m
£108–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
12h 2m
£54–121
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airportbus Uk980 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
10h 34m
£58–103
Drive 282.9 mi
1. Drive from Cheam to Amblesidecar 282.9 mi
5h 10m
£69–100
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train, line 599 bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus
6h 48m
£92–308
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train, line 599 bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
4. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
5. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus
7h 55m
£94–323
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, line 599 bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus
7h 31m
£121–394
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 24m
£150–459
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 599 bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus
8h 19m
£128–354
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 7m
£162–444

Cheam to Ambleside by train, subway, and bus

127Weekly Services

6h 58mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 288.6 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake District hourly. Tickets cost £90–150 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheam Broadway to Vicarage Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 2m.

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