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How to get fromShrewsbury to Amblesideby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 555 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    4h 46m
    £49–83

  2. Drive 136.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Amblesidecar car 136.6 mi
    2h 44m
    £33–48

  3. Train, line 555 bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    4h 51m
    £57–103

Shrewsbury to Ambleside by train and bus

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Shrewsbury to Ambleside. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, walk to Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the line 555 bus to Vicarage Road. Alternatively, you can drive from Shrewsbury to Ambleside in around 2h 44m.

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