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There are 7 ways to get from London to Ambleside by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 25m
    £98–155

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    10h 48m
    £40–60

  3. Drive 273.5 mi

    1. Drive from London to Amblesidecar car 273.5 mi
    4h 44m
    £67–96

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    5h 52m
    £101–343

  5. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    11h 4m
    £55–123

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 59m
    £101–357

  7. Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 33m
    £149–399

London to Ambleside by train and bus

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake District hourly. Tickets cost £90–150 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Underpass every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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