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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ambleside is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Ambleside is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Vicarage Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Exeter to Ambleside?

The distance between Exeter and Ambleside is 324 miles. The road distance is 315.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Ambleside without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 20m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Exeter to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Ambleside bus from?

Exeter to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Ambleside train from?

Exeter to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Exeter to Ambleside is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 20m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 52m.

Where does the Exeter to Ambleside bus arrive?

Exeter to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Exeter to Ambleside train arrive?

Exeter to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Ambleside is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Exeter to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3852+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Exeter to Ambleside - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Ambleside by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 20m
£124–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
11h 52m
£49–80
Drive 313.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Amblesidecar 313.8 mi
5h 11m
£78–113
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 59m
£107–263
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
9h 56m
£131–236
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 18m
£136–275

Exeter to Ambleside by train and bus

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7h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 322.6 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Vicarage Road via Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Vicarage Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 11h 52m.

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