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How to get fromChester to Amblesideby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Ambleside by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 555 bus

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    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    3h 39m
    £36–59

  2. Drive 106.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Amblesidecar car 106.2 mi
    1h 58m
    £26–38

  3. Bus, train, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Queen Squarebus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    5h 49m
    £36–60

Chester to Ambleside by train and bus

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 100.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Ambleside. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, walk to Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the line 555 bus to Vicarage Road. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Vicarage Road via Queen Square, Liverpool Lime Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 49m.

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