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

The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Ambleside is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Ambleside is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Lincoln and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Vicarage Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Lincoln and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Windermere via Sheffield, Manchester Oxford Road and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Lincoln to Ambleside?

The distance between Lincoln and Ambleside is 178 miles. The road distance is 154 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lincoln to Ambleside without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 6h 2m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Lincoln to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Ambleside bus from?

Lincoln to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Ambleside train from?

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

Train or bus from Lincoln to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Ambleside is to train via Sheffield which takes 6h 2m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Lincoln to Ambleside bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lincoln to Ambleside train arrive?

Lincoln to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Lincoln to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Ambleside is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Lincoln to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3881+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 2m
£66–131
Drive 153.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lincoln to Amblesidecar 153.1 mi
3h 7m
£37–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 14m
£52–119
Train
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 48m
£89–141
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Leedstrain Lincoln Central - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain Leeds - Morecambe / ...
7h 28m
£65–113

Lincoln to Ambleside by train and bus

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Distance: 177.1 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Vicarage Road via Sheffield, Manchester Oxford Road, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Vicarage Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 14m.

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