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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ambleside is to bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ambleside is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from North Bridge and arriving at Salutation Hotel via Market Hall and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Windermere via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ambleside?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ambleside is 166 miles. The road distance is 133.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Edinburgh to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ambleside bus from?

Edinburgh to Ambleside bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from North Bridge station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ambleside train from?

Edinburgh to Ambleside train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ambleside is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 7h.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ambleside bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ambleside bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Market Hall station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ambleside train arrive?

Edinburgh to Ambleside train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ambleside is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Edinburgh to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3848+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 41m
£50–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Bridge to Market Hallbus X95
2. Take the bus from Market Hall to Bus Stationbus 553
7h
£25–32
Drive 132.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Amblesidecar 132.9 mi
2h 39m
£33–48
Train, bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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 46m
£41–69

Edinburgh to Ambleside by train and bus

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Distance: 165.4 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake District every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h. Avanti West Coast also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Bridge to Salutation Hotel via Market Hall and Bus Station in around 7h.

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