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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Ambleside is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Ambleside is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Vicarage Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Leicester to Ambleside?

The distance between Leicester and Ambleside is 198 miles. The road distance is 176.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Leicester to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Ambleside bus from?

Leicester to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Ambleside train from?

Leicester to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Leicester to Ambleside is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Leicester to Ambleside bus arrive?

Leicester to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Ambleside train arrive?

Leicester to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Ambleside is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Leicester to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3886+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Leicester to Ambleside - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 555 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Ambleside by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 43m
£79–126
Drive 175.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Amblesidecar 175.7 mi
3h 16m
£43–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain Manchester Victoria - Windermere
7h 7m
£46–84
Train, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
5h 51m
£80–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 39m
£43–97

Leicester to Ambleside by train and bus

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 197.3 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Vicarage Road via Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Vicarage Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 39m.

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