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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Ambleside is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Ambleside is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Southport Interchange and arriving at Vicarage Road via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Windermere via Wigan North Western and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Southport to Ambleside?

The distance between Southport and Ambleside is 88 miles. The road distance is 72.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Southport to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Ambleside bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southport to Ambleside train from?

Southport to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.

Train or bus from Southport to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Southport to Ambleside is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Southport to Ambleside bus arrive?

Southport to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southport to Ambleside train arrive?

Southport to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

Can I drive from Southport to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Ambleside is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Southport to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3881+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Southport 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 Southport to Ambleside by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 17m
£33–58
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
5h 27m
£13–20
Bus, train, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
3h 25m
£26–41
Drive 72.4 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Amblesidecar 72.4 mi
1h 32m
£18–26

Southport to Ambleside by train and bus

112Weekly Services

3h 17mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 87.5 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Vicarage Road via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southport Interchange to Vicarage Road via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 27m.

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