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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Ambleside is to bus which costs £65 - £160 and takes 13h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Ambleside is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Vicarage Road via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Windermere via Moorgate station, London Euston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Colchester to Ambleside?

The distance between Colchester and Ambleside is 327 miles. The road distance is 278.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Colchester to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Ambleside bus from?

Colchester to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Ambleside train from?

Colchester to Ambleside train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Colchester to Ambleside is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 13h 49m.

Where does the Colchester to Ambleside bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Ambleside train arrive?

Colchester to Ambleside train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Ambleside is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Colchester to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3886+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 56m
£124–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
13h 49m
£67–156
Drive 277 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Amblesidecar 277 mi
5h 28m
£68–98
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 21m
£130–388
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain
9h 6m
£114–192
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
10h 1m
£147–236
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 21m
£86–246
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 9m
£95–241
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 27m
£130–402
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 6m
£172–451

Colchester to Ambleside by train, foot, subway, and bus

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 324.7 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Vicarage Road via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Vicarage Road via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 49m.

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