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How to get fromGuildford to Amblesideby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Guildford to Ambleside by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 35m
    £119–193

  2. Drive 279.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Guildford to Amblesidecar car 279.4 mi
    5h 2m
    £68–98

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Windermeretrain train
    10h 37m

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 36m
    £93–317

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 23m
    £138–223

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    12h 7m

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 42m
    £93–331

  8. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 2m
    £128–287

  9. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 18m
    £122–407

  10. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 6m
    £129–362

  11. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 54m
    £155–473

Guildford to Ambleside by train and bus

Calendar62Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Vicarage Road via Reading, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Vicarage Road via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 7m.

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