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

The cheapest way to get from Stamford to Ambleside is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stamford to Ambleside is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Stamford and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Stamford to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Stamford and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Stamford to Ambleside?

The distance between Stamford and Ambleside is 239 miles. The road distance is 185.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stamford to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Stamford to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stamford to Ambleside train from?

Stamford to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stamford station.

Where does the Stamford to Ambleside train arrive?

Stamford to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Stamford to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Stamford to Ambleside is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Stamford to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3880+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Stamford to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stamford to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 17m
£100–156
Drive 184.9 mi
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1. Drive from Stamford to Amblesidecar 184.9 mi
3h 33m
£45–65
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Stamford to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 30m
£93–161
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 28
2. Take the train from Grantham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
8h 20m
£86–146

Stamford to Ambleside by train and bus

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6h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 237.2 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Stamford to Vicarage Road via Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 6h 17m.

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