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

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

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  1. Train, line 555 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    4h 57m
    £53–98

  2. Drive 113.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Doncaster to Amblesidecar car 113.5 mi
    2h 25m
    £28–40

  3. Train, bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    5h 39m
    £41–74

Doncaster to Ambleside by train and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Doncaster to Ambleside. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, walk to Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the line 555 bus to Vicarage Road. Alternatively, you can drive from Doncaster to Ambleside in around 2h 25m.

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