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

The cheapest way to get from Chippenham to Ambleside is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chippenham to Ambleside is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Chippenham and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Chippenham to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Town Bridge 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 37m.

Is there a direct train between Chippenham and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Chippenham to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Chippenham and arriving at Windermere via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Chippenham to Ambleside?

The distance between Chippenham and Ambleside is 273 miles. The road distance is 243.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chippenham to Ambleside without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 55m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Chippenham to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chippenham to Ambleside bus from?

Chippenham to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Town Bridge station.

Where do I catch the Chippenham to Ambleside train from?

Chippenham to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Chippenham to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Chippenham to Ambleside is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 55m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 12h 37m.

Where does the Chippenham to Ambleside bus arrive?

Chippenham to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Chippenham to Ambleside train arrive?

Chippenham to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chippenham to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Chippenham to Ambleside is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Chippenham to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 55m
£113–186
Drive 242 mi
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1. Drive from Chippenham to Amblesidecar 242 mi
4h 16m
£59–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Bridge to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 403
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
12h 37m
£71–169
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 1m
£132–211
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chippenham to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham Snow Hilltrain
3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain
9h 42m
£91–178

Chippenham to Ambleside by train and bus

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Distance: 271.6 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Chippenham, Wiltshire, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Chippenham to Vicarage Road via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Bridge to Vicarage Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 37m.

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