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

The cheapest way to get from Hawkshead to Ambleside is to line 505 bus which costs £3 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hawkshead to Ambleside is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £14 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Hawkshead and Ambleside?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tourist Information Centre and arriving at bus interchange. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Hawkshead to Ambleside?

The distance between Hawkshead and Ambleside is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hawkshead to Ambleside without a car is to line 505 bus which takes 20 min and costs £3.

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

The line 505 bus from Tourist Information Centre to bus interchange takes 20 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Hawkshead to Ambleside bus from?

Hawkshead to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Tourist Information Centre station.

Where does the Hawkshead to Ambleside bus arrive?

Hawkshead to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at bus interchange station.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Hawkshead to Ambleside - 3 ways to travel via line 505 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Hawkshead to Ambleside by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 505 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre to bus interchangebus 505
20 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hawkshead to Amblesidetaxi 5.4 mi
9 min
£14–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Hawkshead to Amblesidewalk 5.4 mi
1h 45m

Hawkshead to Ambleside by bus

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£3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5.1 mi
Duration: 20 min

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

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Tourist Information Centre to bus interchange hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 20 min.

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