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How to get fromNear Sawrey to Amblesideby car ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Near Sawrey to Ambleside by car ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Car ferry, line 599 bus

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Far Sawrey to Ferry Nabcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bowness Pier to Vicarage Roadbus bus 599 / ...
    1h 2m

  2. Drive 7.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Near Sawrey to Amblesidecar car 7.3 mi
    11 min
    £2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Near Sawrey to Amblesidetaxi taxi 7.3 mi
    11 min
    £18–22

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  • Distance: 9.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Near Sawrey, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Near Sawrey to Ambleside. However, you can drive to Far Sawrey, take the car ferry to Ferry Nab, drive to Bowness Pier, then take the line 599 bus to Vicarage Road. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Ambleside.

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