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

The cheapest way to get from Silecroft to Ambleside is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Silecroft to Ambleside is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Silecroft and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Silecroft station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Vicarage Road via Ramsden Square, Kiosk and Bus Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Silecroft to Ambleside?

The distance between Silecroft and Ambleside is 52 miles. The road distance is 24.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Silecroft to Ambleside without a car is to train and bus and line 6 bus and line 599 bus which takes 3h 42m and costs £16 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Silecroft to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silecroft to Ambleside bus from?

Silecroft to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Rail Station.

Where does the Silecroft to Ambleside bus arrive?

Silecroft to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Library station.

Can I drive from Silecroft to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Silecroft to Ambleside is 24 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Silecroft to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3880+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Silecroft to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 6 bus

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

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Train, bus, line 6 bus, line 599 bus
best
1. Take the train from Silecroft to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
2. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to St Mary's Churchbus 6A / ...
3. Take the bus from Kiosk to Bowness Pierbus 6
4. Take the bus from Bowness Pier to Vicarage Roadbus 599 / ...
3h 42m
£17–22
Drive 24.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Silecroft to Amblesidecar 24.3 mi
32 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silecroft to Amblesidetaxi 24.3 mi
32 min
£50–65
Line 7 bus, bus, line 6 bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Librarybus 7
2. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to St Mary's Churchbus 6A / ...
3. Take the bus from Kiosk to Bus Rail Interchangebus 6
4h 58m
£13–14

Silecroft to Ambleside by train, foot, and bus

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3h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 51.4 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Silecroft to Vicarage Road via Millom, Rail Station, Library, Ramsden Square, Kiosk, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 4h 58m.

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