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

The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Ambleside is to bus which costs £70 - £170 and takes 15h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Ambleside is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Ilfracombe and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Garage and arriving at Vicarage Road via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Ilfracombe and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Ilfracombe to Ambleside?

The distance between Ilfracombe and Ambleside is 379 miles. The road distance is 332.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs £160 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Ilfracombe to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Ambleside bus from?

Ilfracombe to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ilfracombe to Ambleside train from?

Ilfracombe to Ambleside train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Ilfracombe to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Ambleside is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs £160 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 15h 41m.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Ambleside bus arrive?

Ilfracombe to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Ilfracombe to Ambleside train arrive?

Ilfracombe to Ambleside train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Ilfracombe to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Ambleside is 333 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Ilfracombe to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3881+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
10h 40m
£166–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
15h 41m
£72–169
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain
13h 29m
£73–146
Drive 331 mi
1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Amblesidecar 331 mi
6h 5m
£80–116
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
9h 4m
£133–262

Ilfracombe to Ambleside by bus and train

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Distance: 376.8 mi
Duration: 10h 40m

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

You can take a bus from The Bastille to Vicarage Road via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Vicarage Road via Queen Street, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 15h 41m.

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