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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Ambleside is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 1m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Vicarage Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Windermere via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Oldham to Ambleside?

The distance between Oldham and Ambleside is 93 miles. The road distance is 90.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Oldham to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Ambleside bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oldham to Ambleside train from?

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

Train or bus from Oldham to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Oldham to Ambleside is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Oldham to Ambleside bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oldham to Ambleside train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oldham to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Ambleside is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Oldham to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Oldham to Ambleside - 5 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, car, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Oldham to Ambleside by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain Manchester Victoria - Windermere
3h 46m
£36–67
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
6h 1m
£18–33
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
4h 18m
£33–63
Drive 89.9 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Amblesidecar 89.9 mi
1h 35m
£22–32
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to St Peter's Squaretram Pink Line
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 10m
£35–70

Oldham to Ambleside by bus, foot, and train

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4h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 92.6 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Windermere once a week. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Vicarage Road via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 1m.

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