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

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

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  1. Train, line 555 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    4h 43m
    £73–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77k / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    6h 7m
    £31–50

  3. Drive 133.5 mi

    1. Drive from Prestwick to Amblesidecar car 133.5 mi
    2h 38m
    £33–47

  4. Line 4 bus, train, line 104 bus, bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyle Street to Dunlop Streetbus bus 4
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus bus 555
    6h 32m
    £55–92

Prestwick to Ambleside by train and bus

Calendar183Weekly Services
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Station Road to Salutation Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 7m.

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