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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Ambleside is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Ambleside is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at Salutation Hotel via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Essex to Ambleside?

The distance between Essex and Ambleside is 318 miles. The road distance is 267.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Essex to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Ambleside bus from?

Essex to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Essex to Ambleside train from?

Essex to Ambleside train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train or bus from Essex to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Essex to Ambleside is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 13h 20m.

Where does the Essex to Ambleside bus arrive?

Essex to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Essex to Ambleside train arrive?

Essex to Ambleside train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Essex to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Ambleside is 267 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Essex to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3877+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Essex to Ambleside - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essex to Ambleside by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 12m
£118–201
Drive 265.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Essex to Amblesidecar 265.8 mi
5h 17m
£65–93
Train, bus
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain
9h 43m
£84–181
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 19m
£119–379
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Rail Stationbus 590
13h 20m
£72–171
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 13m
£84–227
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 5m
£93–227
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 34m
£125–388
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 12m
£167–417

Essex to Ambleside by train, foot, subway, and bus

92Weekly Services

7h 12mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Essex to Ambleside.

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Distance: 315.9 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Vicarage Road via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Salutation Hotel via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 20m.

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