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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Ambleside is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Ambleside is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Salutation Hotel via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Penrith to Ambleside?

The distance between Penrith and Ambleside is 35 miles. The road distance is 22.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Ambleside without a car is to bus and line 555 bus which takes 1h 40m and costs £5 - £7.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Penrith to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Ambleside bus from?

Penrith to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Rail Station.

Where does the Penrith to Ambleside bus arrive?

Penrith to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Ambleside is 23 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Penrith to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3886+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Penrith to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 555 bus

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

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Bus, line 555 bus
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1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus 555
1h 40m
£6
Train, line 599 bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus 599 / ...
1h 54m
£19–30
Drive 22.5 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Amblesidecar 22.5 mi
30 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penrith to Amblesidetaxi 22.5 mi
30 min
£45–60

Penrith to Ambleside by bus

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 34.9 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Rail Station to Salutation Hotel via Bus Station in around 1h 40m.

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