What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Ambleside?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Ambleside is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Ambleside?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Ambleside is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Vicarage Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Windermere via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Ambleside?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Ambleside is 89 miles. The road distance is 88.2 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Ambleside without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Ambleside?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Greater Manchester to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Ambleside bus from?

Greater Manchester to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Ambleside train from?

Greater Manchester to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Ambleside is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Ambleside bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Ambleside train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Windermere station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Ambleside is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Greater Manchester to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3881+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Greater Manchester to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 555 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere / ...
3h 49m
£35–65
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
5h 44m
£18–34
Train, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
3h 54m
£33–58
Drive 87.7 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Amblesidecar 87.7 mi
1h 39m
£22–31

Greater Manchester to Ambleside by bus and train

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Distance: 88.1 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Windermere 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Vicarage Road via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 44m.

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