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

The cheapest way to get from Redcar to Ambleside is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Redcar to Ambleside is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Redcar and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Redcar to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Redcar Central and arriving at Windermere via Darlington, Newcastle, Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Redcar to Ambleside?

The distance between Redcar and Ambleside is 184 miles. The road distance is 95.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Redcar to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Redcar to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Redcar to Ambleside train from?

Redcar to Ambleside train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Where does the Redcar to Ambleside train arrive?

Redcar to Ambleside train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Redcar to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Redcar to Ambleside is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Redcar to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Redcar to Ambleside - 3 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and line 555 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Redcar to Ambleside by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 27m
£65–134
Drive 94.8 mi
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1. Drive from Redcar to Amblesidecar 94.8 mi
2h 5m
£23–34
Train, bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus 555
6h 17m
£54–103

Redcar to Ambleside by train and bus

112Weekly Services

5h 27mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 183 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Redcar Central to Vicarage Road via Darlington, Newcastle, Carlisle, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 5h 27m.

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