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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Ambleside is to bus which costs £70 - £160 and takes 14h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Ambleside is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Victoria station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Lewes to Ambleside?

The distance between Lewes and Ambleside is 326 miles. The road distance is 327.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Lewes to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Ambleside bus from?

Lewes to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Ambleside train from?

Lewes to Ambleside train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.

Train or bus from Lewes to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Lewes to Ambleside is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 14h 16m.

Where does the Lewes to Ambleside bus arrive?

Lewes to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Lewes to Ambleside train arrive?

Lewes to Ambleside train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Lewes to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Ambleside is 328 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Lewes to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3886+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Lewes to Ambleside - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Lewes and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Vicarage Road via Old Steine, South Terminal Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

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There are 9 ways to get from Lewes to Ambleside by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 25m
£124–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
14h 16m
£70–158
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain
10h 12m
£83–153
Drive 325.6 mi
1. Drive from Lewes to Amblesidecar 325.6 mi
5h 41m
£80–115
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 40m
£131–417
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 3m
£107–254
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 47m
£131–431
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 51m
£119–259
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 18m
£159–348

Lewes to Ambleside by train, subway, and bus

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7h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 323.8 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Vicarage Road via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Vicarage Road via Old Steine, South Terminal Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 14h 16m.

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