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

The cheapest way to get from Clitheroe to Ambleside is to line 280 bus and bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Clitheroe to Ambleside is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Clitheroe and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Clitheroe to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Park Street and arriving at Vicarage Road via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Clitheroe and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Clitheroe to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Clitheroe and arriving at Windermere via Blackburn, Preston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Clitheroe to Ambleside?

The distance between Clitheroe and Ambleside is 78 miles. The road distance is 55.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Clitheroe to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £29 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Clitheroe to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clitheroe to Ambleside bus from?

Clitheroe to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Park Street station.

Where do I catch the Clitheroe to Ambleside train from?

Clitheroe to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Clitheroe station.

Train or bus from Clitheroe to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Clitheroe to Ambleside is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £29 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 280 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Clitheroe to Ambleside bus arrive?

Clitheroe to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Clitheroe to Ambleside train arrive?

Clitheroe to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackburn station.

Can I drive from Clitheroe to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Clitheroe to Ambleside is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Clitheroe to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3898+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Clitheroe to Ambleside - 3 ways to travel via train, line 280 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clitheroe to Blackburntrain
2. Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3h 36m
£29–57
Line 280 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Street to Bus Stationbus 280
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
5h 17m
£13–20
Drive 54.7 mi
1. Drive from Clitheroe to Amblesidecar 54.7 mi
1h 14m
£14–20

Clitheroe to Ambleside by train and bus

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3h 36mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 77.8 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Clitheroe to Vicarage Road via Blackburn, Preston, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Street to Vicarage Road via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 5h 17m.

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