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How to get fromIlkley to Amblesideby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ilkley to Ambleside by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 555 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ilkley to Shipleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shipley to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    5. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Loughrigg Avenuebus bus 505 / ...
    4h 55m
    £40–78

  2. Drive 66.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilkley to Amblesidecar car 66.7 mi
    1h 27m
    £17–24

  3. Train, bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Keighley to Carnforthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    5h 35m
    £26–44

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 23m
    £53–104

  5. Bus, line 581 bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Market Placebus bus 580 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Kirkby Lonsdale Booth'sbus bus 581
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    6h 25m

Ilkley to Ambleside by train and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Vicarage Road via Leeds, Manchester Piccadilly, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brook Street to Vicarage Road via Bus Station Stand 2, Market Place, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Abbotsgate, and Bus Station in around 6h 25m.

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