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

The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Ambleside is to bus which costs £27 - £35 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matlock to Ambleside is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Matlock and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Matlock to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Vicarage Road via Market Place, Manchester Airport The Station, Bus Station and Bus Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Matlock and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Matlock to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Windermere via Derby, Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Matlock to Ambleside?

The distance between Matlock and Ambleside is 152 miles. The road distance is 130.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Matlock to Ambleside without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 5m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Matlock to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matlock to Ambleside bus from?

Matlock to Ambleside bus services, operated by High Peak, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Matlock to Ambleside train from?

Matlock to Ambleside train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Matlock to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Matlock to Ambleside is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs £27 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Matlock to Ambleside bus arrive?

Matlock to Ambleside bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Matlock to Ambleside train arrive?

Matlock to Ambleside train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Matlock to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Matlock to Ambleside is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Matlock to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3854+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Matlock to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Causeway Lane to Paternoster Row/SS2bus X17
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 5m
£43–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
8h 50m
£27–35
Drive 129.8 mi
1. Drive from Matlock to Amblesidecar 129.8 mi
2h 35m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 23m
£67–106

Matlock to Ambleside by bus and train

112Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.9 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Interchange to Vicarage Road via Market Place, Manchester Airport The Station, Bus Station, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matlock to bus interchange via Derby, Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 6h 23m.

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