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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Ambleside is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Ambleside is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Vicarage Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Oxford to Ambleside?

The distance between Oxford and Ambleside is 230 miles. The road distance is 229.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Oxford to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Ambleside bus from?

Oxford to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Ambleside train from?

Oxford to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Oxford to Ambleside is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Oxford to Ambleside bus arrive?

Oxford to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Oxford to Ambleside train arrive?

Oxford to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Ambleside is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Oxford to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3881+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 57m
£96–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 34m
£47–106
Drive 228.3 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Amblesidecar 228.3 mi
4h 5m
£56–80
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
6h 20m
£117–179
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 24m
£115–177

Oxford to Ambleside by train and bus

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Distance: 228.7 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Vicarage Road via Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Vicarage Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 34m.

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