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

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

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  1. Train, line 599 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Windermeretrain train Manchester Airport - Windermere / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus bus 599 / ...
    1h 48m
    £23–38

  2. Drive 54.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Amblesidecar car 54.8 mi
    1h 3m
    £14–20

  3. Train, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    2h 10m
    £20–34

  4. Train, line 599 bus via Oxenholme Lake District

    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus bus 599 / ...
    1h 59m
    £21–39

Preston to Ambleside by train and bus

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Ambleside. However, you can take the train to Windermere, walk to Bus Rail Interchange, then take the line 599 bus to Vicarage Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Vicarage Road via Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 10m.

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