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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Ambleside is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Ambleside is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Salutation Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Stirling to Ambleside?

The distance between Stirling and Ambleside is 188 miles. The road distance is 152.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Stirling to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Ambleside bus from?

Stirling to Ambleside bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Ambleside train from?

Stirling to Ambleside train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Stirling to Ambleside is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Stirling to Ambleside bus arrive?

Stirling to Ambleside bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stirling to Ambleside train arrive?

Stirling to Ambleside train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Ambleside is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Stirling to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3886+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Stirling to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 104 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Haymarkettrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 2m
£57–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
5h 58m
£27–45
Drive 151.3 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Amblesidecar 151.3 mi
2h 36m
£37–54
Train, line 104 bus, bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Stirling to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus 104
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus 555
5h 55m
£50–75

Stirling to Ambleside by train and bus

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5h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 187.1 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Stirling to Salutation Hotel via Haymarket, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 58m.

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