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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Aidans Church to Interchangebus bus X45
    2. Take the train from Metrocentre to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4h 44m

  2. Drive 73.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Consett to Amblesidecar car 73.6 mi
    1h 35m
    £18–26

  3. Bus, train, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Consett Bus Station Stand E to Interchangebus bus X45 / ...
    2. Take the train from Metrocentre to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus bus 555
    4h 50m

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  • Distance: 135.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Consett to Ambleside. However, you can take the bus to Interchange, walk to Metrocentre, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, walk to Bus Rail Interchange, then take the line 599 bus to Vicarage Road. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Consett Bus Station Stand E to Salutation Hotel via Interchange, Metrocentre, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 50m.

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