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

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Ambleside is to line 555 bus which costs £6 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Ambleside is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Vicarage Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Lancaster to Ambleside?

The distance between Lancaster and Ambleside is 35 miles. The road distance is 34.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lancaster to Ambleside without a car is to train and line 599 bus which takes 1h 44m and costs £13 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Lancaster to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Ambleside bus from?

Lancaster to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Lancaster to Ambleside bus arrive?

Lancaster to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lancaster to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Ambleside is 35 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Lancaster to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3879+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Lancaster to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 599 bus

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

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Train, line 599 bus
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus 599 / ...
1h 44m
£14–25
Line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
2h 31m
£6
Drive 34.4 mi
1. Drive from Lancaster to Amblesidecar 34.4 mi
43 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lancaster to Amblesidetaxi 34.4 mi
43 min
£70–90

Lancaster to Ambleside by train and bus

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1h 44mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 34.4 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Road via Bus Station in around 2h 31m.

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