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

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

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  1. Train, line 599 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Skipton to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus bus 599 / ...
    3h 8m
    £30–56

  2. Drive 57.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skipton to Amblesidecar car 57.3 mi
    1h 15m
    £14–20

  3. Train, bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Skipton to Carnforthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    3h 30m
    £21–33

Skipton to Ambleside by train and bus

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Skipton to Ambleside. However, you can take the train to Lancaster, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, walk to Bus Rail Interchange, then take the line 599 bus to Vicarage Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Skipton to Vicarage Road via Carnforth, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 30m.

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