What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside?

The fastest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkby Stephen and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Costa Coffee and arriving at Loughrigg Avenue via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside?

The distance between Kirkby Stephen and Ambleside is 41 miles. The road distance is 35.3 miles.

How do I travel from Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside without a car is to bus and line 555 bus which takes 1h 48m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside bus from?

Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside bus services, operated by Western Dales Community Trnsp, depart from Costa Coffee station.

Where does the Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside bus arrive?

Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside bus services, operated by Western Dales Community Trnsp, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside is 35 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3880+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside - 3 ways to travel via bus, line 555 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kirkby Stephen to Ambleside by bus, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Costa Coffee to Bus Stationbus S5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Loughrigg Avenuebus 505 / ...
1h 48m
Drive 35.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kirkby Stephen to Amblesidecar 35.1 mi
48 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kirkby Stephen to Amblesidetaxi 35.1 mi
48 min
£75–90

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Distance: 40.3 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Kirkby Stephen, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Costa Coffee to Loughrigg Avenue via Bus Station in around 1h 48m.

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