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

The cheapest way to get from Salisbury to Ambleside is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salisbury to Ambleside is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Salisbury and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Salisbury to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Endless Street and arriving at Vicarage Road via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Salisbury and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Salisbury and arriving at Windermere via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Salisbury to Ambleside?

The distance between Salisbury and Ambleside is 301 miles. The road distance is 276.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salisbury to Ambleside without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 49m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Salisbury to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salisbury to Ambleside bus from?

Salisbury to Ambleside bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from Endless Street station.

Where do I catch the Salisbury to Ambleside train from?

Salisbury to Ambleside train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Salisbury station.

Train or bus from Salisbury to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Salisbury to Ambleside is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 49m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Salisbury to Ambleside bus arrive?

Salisbury to Ambleside bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at Marlands station.

Where does the Salisbury to Ambleside train arrive?

Salisbury to Ambleside train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Salisbury to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Salisbury to Ambleside is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Salisbury to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3886+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Salisbury to Ambleside - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 49m
£126–210
Drive 274.5 mi
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1. Drive from Salisbury to Amblesidecar 274.5 mi
4h 54m
£67–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Endless Street to Marlandsbus X7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
13h 35m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 33m
£118–257
Train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 56m
£145–235
Train #2
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
9h 13m
£129–240
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 30m
£116–366
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 40m
£139–316

Salisbury to Ambleside by train and bus

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7h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 299.7 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Salisbury to Vicarage Road via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Endless Street to Vicarage Road via Marlands, Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 35m.

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