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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Ambleside is to drive which costs £18 - £26 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Ambleside is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £18 - £26.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Windermere via Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Ambleside?

The distance between Dumfries and Ambleside is 86 miles. The road distance is 74.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Ambleside without a car is to train and bus and line 555 bus via Carlisle which takes 3h 2m and costs £25 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Dumfries to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Ambleside train from?

Dumfries to Ambleside train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Where does the Dumfries to Ambleside train arrive?

Dumfries to Ambleside train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Ambleside is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Dumfries to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Dumfries to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Ambleside by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus, line 555 bus via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus 555
3h 2m
£26–44
Drive 74.2 mi
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1. Drive from Dumfries to Amblesidecar 74.2 mi
1h 24m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 3m
£39–67
Train, bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakestrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus 555
3h 38m
£21–33

Dumfries to Ambleside by train and bus

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3h 2mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 85.6 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Vicarage Road via Carlisle, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 3h 3m.

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