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

The cheapest way to get from Salford to Ambleside is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salford to Ambleside is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Salford and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Salford station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Vicarage Road via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Salford to Ambleside?

The distance between Salford and Ambleside is 85 miles. The road distance is 83.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salford to Ambleside without a car is to train and line 599 bus which takes 3h 27m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Salford to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salford to Ambleside bus from?

Salford to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Salford to Ambleside bus arrive?

Salford to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.

Can I drive from Salford to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Salford to Ambleside is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Salford to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3880+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Salford to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 599 bus

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

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Train, line 599 bus
best
1. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Boltontrain
2. Take the train from Bolton to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus 599 / ...
3h 27m
£32–62
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
4h 19m
£17–31
Train, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
3h 54m
£33–58
Drive 83.3 mi
1. Drive from Salford to Amblesidecar 83.3 mi
1h 29m
£21–30

Salford to Ambleside by train and bus

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3h 27mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 84 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Vicarage Road via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 19m.

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