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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4h 39m
    £58–118

  2. Drive 71.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darlington to Amblesidecar car 71.5 mi
    1h 35m
    £18–25

  3. Train, bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus bus 555
    4h 44m
    £44–86

Darlington to Ambleside by train and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Vicarage Road via Newcastle, Carlisle, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 4h 39m.

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