What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Ambleside?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Ambleside is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Ambleside?

The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Ambleside is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Andrews and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint Andrews station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Vicarage Road via Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Saint Andrews and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Saint Andrews to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Saint Andrews to Ambleside?

The distance between Saint Andrews and Ambleside is 208 miles. The road distance is 183.3 miles.

How do I travel from Saint Andrews to Ambleside without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Saint Andrews to Ambleside?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Saint Andrews to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint Andrews to Ambleside bus from?

Saint Andrews to Ambleside bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where do I catch the Saint Andrews to Ambleside train from?

Saint Andrews to Ambleside train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.

Train or bus from Saint Andrews to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Ambleside is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 17m.

Where does the Saint Andrews to Ambleside bus arrive?

Saint Andrews to Ambleside bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Saint Andrews to Ambleside train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saint Andrews to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Andrews to Ambleside is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Saint Andrews to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3881+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 20m
£67–122
Drive 182.2 mi
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1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Amblesidecar 182.2 mi
3h 27m
£44–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 17m
£49–102

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Distance: 206.7 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotel via Railway Station, Cupar, Edinburgh Waverley, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Road via Railway Station, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 17m.

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