What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Windermere via Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ambleside is 114 miles. The road distance is 86.3 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside without a car is to train and bus and line 555 bus which takes 3h 45m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside train from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3881+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus 555
3h 45m
£32–61
Drive 85.8 mi
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1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Amblesidecar 85.8 mi
1h 46m
£21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 46m
£45–84

Newcastle upon Tyne to Ambleside by train and bus

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3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 113.1 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Vicarage Road via Carlisle, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 3h 46m.

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