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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Ambleside is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Ambleside is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Windermere via Newcastle, Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Durham to Ambleside?

The distance between Durham and Ambleside is 127 miles. The road distance is 80.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Ambleside without a car is to train and line 555 bus which takes 4h 23m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Durham to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Ambleside train from?

Durham to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.

Where does the Durham to Ambleside train arrive?

Durham to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Durham to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Ambleside is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Durham to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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

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

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Train, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus 555
4h 23m
£37–71
Drive 80 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Amblesidecar 80 mi
1h 45m
£20–29
Train, bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus 555
4h 23m
£36–73
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 25m
£49–96

Durham to Ambleside by train and bus

8Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 126.8 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Vicarage Road via Newcastle, Carlisle, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 4h 25m.

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