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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkby to Ambleside is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkby to Ambleside is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct train between Kirkby and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Kirkby to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane and arriving at Windermere via Wigan North Western and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Kirkby to Ambleside?

The distance between Kirkby and Ambleside is 82 miles. The road distance is 84.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkby to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Kirkby to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkby to Ambleside train from?

Kirkby to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane station.

Where does the Kirkby to Ambleside train arrive?

Kirkby to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

Can I drive from Kirkby to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkby to Ambleside is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Kirkby to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Kirkby to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, line 375 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kirkby to Ambleside by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane to Wigan Wallgatetrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 9m
£30–54
Drive 84.2 mi
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1. Drive from Kirkby to Amblesidecar 84.2 mi
1h 30m
£21–30
Line 375 bus, train, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus 375 / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
4h 12m
£27–44
Bus, train, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Kirkby Bus Station to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
4h 49m
£35–59

Kirkby to Ambleside by train and bus

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Distance: 81.5 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane to Vicarage Road via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 3h 9m.

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