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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ambleside is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ambleside is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Vicarage Road via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Windermere via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Manchester to Ambleside?

The distance between Manchester and Ambleside is 87 miles. The road distance is 86.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Manchester to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ambleside bus from?

Manchester to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ambleside train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Manchester to Ambleside is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Manchester to Ambleside bus arrive?

Manchester to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.

Where does the Manchester to Ambleside train arrive?

Manchester to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Windermere station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Ambleside is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Manchester to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Manchester to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Ambleside by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
2h 31m
£36–61
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
4h 19m
£17–31
Drive 85.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Amblesidecar 85.9 mi
1h 37m
£21–31
Train, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
2h 57m
£32–57

Manchester to Ambleside by train and bus

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2h 31mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 86.3 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermere 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Vicarage Road via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 19m.

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