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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Ambleside is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Ambleside is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Windermere via Preston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Leeds to Ambleside?

The distance between Leeds and Ambleside is 117 miles. The road distance is 83.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Leeds to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Ambleside train from?

Leeds to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.

Where does the Leeds to Ambleside train arrive?

Leeds to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Ambleside is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Leeds to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Leeds to Ambleside - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Leeds to Ambleside by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 55m
£45–84
Drive 83 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leeds to Amblesidecar 83 mi
1h 56m
£21–30
Train, bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 555 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
4h 8m
£31–51

Leeds to Ambleside by train and bus

112Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Vicarage Road via Preston, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 3h 55m.

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