What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 10h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Vicarage Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Windermere via Watford Junction and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Ambleside is 272 miles. The road distance is 267.6 miles.

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £85 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside?

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside bus from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside train from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train or bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 10h 54m.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside bus arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside train arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3886+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 23m
£88–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 54m
£57–129
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Manchester Airportbus Uk980
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 44m
£58–103
Drive 266 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Amblesidecar 266 mi
4h 35m
£65–94
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 41m
£92–316
Train via Russell Square station
1. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 13m
£112–228
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 48m
£93–325
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 22m
£121–396
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 12m
£128–361

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ambleside by foot, train, and bus

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6h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 270.1 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Watford Junction to Oxenholme Lake District twice daily. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Vicarage Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 54m.

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