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How to get fromOrmskirk to Amblesideby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ormskirk to Ambleside by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 599 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ormskirk to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus bus 599 / ...
    2h 47m
    £27–51

  2. Drive 72.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ormskirk to Amblesidecar car 72.8 mi
    1h 33m
    £18–26

  3. Bus, train, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 2A
    2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    3h 37m
    £23–38

Ormskirk to Ambleside by train and bus

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Ormskirk to Ambleside. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, walk to Bus Rail Interchange, then take the line 599 bus to Vicarage Road. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Road via Railway Station, Preston, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 37m.

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