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

The cheapest way to get from Painswick to Ambleside is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Painswick to Ambleside is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Painswick and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Painswick to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from St Mary's Church and arriving at Vicarage Road via Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Painswick and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Painswick to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Painswick to Ambleside?

The distance between Painswick and Ambleside is 221 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Painswick to Ambleside without a car is to line 66 bus and train and line 555 bus which takes 6h 53m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Painswick to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Painswick to Ambleside bus from?

Painswick to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Painswick to Ambleside train from?

Painswick to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Painswick to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Painswick to Ambleside is to bus which takes 11h 11m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £170 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Painswick to Ambleside bus arrive?

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

Where does the Painswick to Ambleside train arrive?

Painswick to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Painswick to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Painswick to Ambleside is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Painswick to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3886+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Painswick to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 66 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Painswick to Ambleside by bus, train, or car

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Line 66 bus, train, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the bus from St Mary's Church to Promenadebus 66 / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
6h 53m
£85–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 11m
£48–105
Drive 214.1 mi
1. Drive from Painswick to Amblesidecar 214.1 mi
3h 35m
£52–76
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 57m
£101–167

Painswick to Ambleside by bus, foot, and train

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6h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 220.1 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's Church to Vicarage Road via Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Mary's Church to Vicarage Road via Promenade, Pittville Street, Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Cheltenham Spa, Manchester Piccadilly, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 57m.

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