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

The cheapest way to get from Settle to Ambleside is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Settle to Ambleside is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Settle and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Settle to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Vicarage Road via Abbotsgate and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Settle to Ambleside?

The distance between Settle and Ambleside is 63 miles. The road distance is 42.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Settle to Ambleside without a car is to train and line 599 bus which takes 2h 43m and costs £24 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Settle to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Settle to Ambleside bus from?

Settle to Ambleside bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, depart from Market Place station.

Where does the Settle to Ambleside bus arrive?

Settle to Ambleside bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, arrive at Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's station.

Can I drive from Settle to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Settle to Ambleside is 43 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Settle to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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

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

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Train, line 599 bus
best
1. Take the train from Giggleswick to Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus 599 / ...
2h 43m
£24–46
Drive 42.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Settle to Amblesidecar 42.5 mi
55 min
£11–15
Line 581 bus, line 567 bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Kirkby Lonsdale Booth'sbus 581
2. Take the bus from Abbotsgate to Bus Stationbus 567
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
3h 30m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Settle to Amblesidetaxi 42.5 mi
55 min
£90–110

Settle to Ambleside by train and bus

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2h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 63 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Vicarage Road via Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Abbotsgate, and Bus Station in around 3h 30m.

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