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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Ambleside is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Ambleside is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Salutation Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Inverness to Ambleside?

The distance between Inverness and Ambleside is 341 miles. The road distance is 287.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Ambleside without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 46m and costs £100 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Inverness to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Ambleside bus from?

Inverness to Ambleside bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Ambleside train from?

Inverness to Ambleside train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Inverness to Ambleside is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 46m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Inverness to Ambleside bus arrive?

Inverness to Ambleside bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Ambleside train arrive?

Inverness to Ambleside train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Ambleside is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Inverness to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 46m
£101–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
9h 10m
£54–97
Drive 285.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Amblesidecar 285.6 mi
5h 9m
£70–101
Fly, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 41m
£121–289
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
9h 23m
£95–151

Inverness to Ambleside by train and bus

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Distance: 338.6 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Salutation Hotel via Edinburgh Waverley, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Salutation Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 10m.

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