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

The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Ambleside is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 12h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Ambleside is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cotswolds and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Cotswolds to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Combend Farm and arriving at Vicarage Road via Transport Hub, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Cotswolds and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Cotswolds to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Cotswolds to Ambleside?

The distance between Cotswolds and Ambleside is 214 miles. The road distance is 215 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cotswolds to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Cotswolds to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotswolds to Ambleside bus from?

Cotswolds to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Cotswolds to Ambleside train from?

Cotswolds to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cotswolds to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Cotswolds to Ambleside is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Golden Valley Hotel, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Cotswolds to Ambleside bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cotswolds to Ambleside train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cotswolds to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotswolds to Ambleside is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Cotswolds to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3886+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cotswolds to Ambleside by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 44m
£105–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk077
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Underpassbus Uk030
12h 7m
£34–50
Bus via Golden Valley Hotel
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 39m
£47–106
Drive 213.7 mi
1. Drive from Cotswolds to Amblesidecar 213.7 mi
3h 45m
£52–75
Train via Transport Hub arrival
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 34m
£87–134

Cotswolds to Ambleside by foot and bus

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Distance: 212.7 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Loughrigg Avenue via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Vicarage Road via Combend Farm, Transport Hub arrival, Transport Hub, Golden Valley Hotel, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 39m.

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