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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Ambleside is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Ambleside is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Salutation Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Perth to Ambleside?

The distance between Perth and Ambleside is 210 miles. The road distance is 176.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Ambleside without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 54m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Perth to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Ambleside bus from?

Perth to Ambleside bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Ambleside train from?

Perth to Ambleside train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Perth to Ambleside is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 54m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Perth to Ambleside bus arrive?

Perth to Ambleside bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Ambleside train arrive?

Perth to Ambleside train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Perth to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Ambleside is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Perth to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Perth to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 54m
£62–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
7h 4m
£33–58
Drive 175 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Amblesidecar 175 mi
3h 10m
£43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
6h 40m
£60–93

Perth to Ambleside by train and bus

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5h 54mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 209.2 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Perth to Salutation Hotel via Edinburgh Waverley, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Salutation Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 4m.

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