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

The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Ambleside is to line 17 bus and bus and line 555 bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Ambleside is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Rochdale and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Vicarage Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Rochdale to Ambleside?

The distance between Rochdale and Ambleside is 98 miles. The road distance is 83.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochdale to Ambleside without a car is to train and line 555 bus which takes 4h 8m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Rochdale to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Ambleside bus from?

Rochdale to Ambleside bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.

Where does the Rochdale to Ambleside bus arrive?

Rochdale to Ambleside bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Rochdale to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Ambleside is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Rochdale to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3880+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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

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

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Train, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Boltontrain
2. Take the train from Bolton to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
4h 8m
£35–66
Line 17 bus, bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 17 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
6h 37m
£18–34
Drive 83 mi
1. Drive from Rochdale to Amblesidecar 83 mi
1h 38m
£20–29

Rochdale to Ambleside by train and bus

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4h 8mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 97.2 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Vicarage Road via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 37m.

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