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 £55 - £100 and takes 12h 3m.

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 Exeter and arriving at Salutation Hotel via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

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 Oxenholme Lake District via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Exeter to Ambleside?

The distance between Exeter and Ambleside is 326 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 39m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m 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 FlixBus, depart from Exeter 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 39m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Exeter to Ambleside bus arrive?

Exeter to Ambleside bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus 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 3795+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Exeter to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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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 39m
£124–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
12h 3m
£56–98
Drive 313.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Amblesidecar 313.8 mi
5h 11m
£77–112
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
10h 16m
£129–226

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Distance: 323.7 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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, Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Salutation Hotel via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 3m.

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