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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Ambleside is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Ambleside is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Middlesbrough and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Windermere via Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Ambleside?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Ambleside is 172 miles. The road distance is 86.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £55 - £110.

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

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

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Ambleside train from?

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

Where does the Middlesbrough to Ambleside train arrive?

Middlesbrough to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Ambleside is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Middlesbrough to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3795+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Middlesbrough to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 104 bus

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

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1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 5m
£55–101
Drive 86.1 mi
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1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Amblesidecar 86.1 mi
1h 54m
£22–31
Train via Penrith North Lakes
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
5h 8m
£46–80
Train, line 104 bus, bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus 104
3. Take the bus from Penrith to Keswickbus X5 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus 555
5h 57m
£44–73

Middlesbrough to Ambleside by train and bus

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5h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.1 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to bus interchange via Carlisle, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 5h 5m.

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