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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Ambleside is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Ambleside is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Salutation Hotel via Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Scotland to Ambleside?

The distance between Scotland and Ambleside is 155 miles. The road distance is 136 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Ambleside without a car is to train and bus and line 555 bus which takes 3h 12m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Scotland to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Ambleside bus from?

Scotland to Ambleside bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Scotland to Ambleside bus arrive?

Scotland to Ambleside bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Ambleside is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Scotland to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3886+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Scotland to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus 555
3h 12m
£47–80
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus 555
4h 19m
£22–36
Drive 135.2 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Amblesidecar 135.2 mi
2h 24m
£33–48
Train, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
3h 30m
£59–98

Scotland to Ambleside by train and bus

146Weekly Services

3h 12mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 153.7 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Salutation Hotel via Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 19m.

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