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

The cheapest way to get from Stone to Ambleside is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stone to Ambleside is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Stone and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Stone to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Trent Road and arriving at Salutation Hotel via Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester Central Coach Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Stone and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Stone to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Stone and arriving at Windermere via Stafford and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Stone to Ambleside?

The distance between Stone and Ambleside is 140 miles. The road distance is 127.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stone to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Stone to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stone to Ambleside bus from?

Stone to Ambleside bus services, operated by First Potteries, depart from Trent Road station.

Where do I catch the Stone to Ambleside train from?

Stone to Ambleside train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.

Train or bus from Stone to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Stone to Ambleside is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Stone to Ambleside bus arrive?

Stone to Ambleside bus services, operated by First Potteries, arrive at bus station.

Where does the Stone to Ambleside train arrive?

Stone to Ambleside train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Stone to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Stone to Ambleside is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Stone to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3847+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stafford to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 47m
£44–81
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trent Road to bus stationbus 101
2. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus 555
8h 54m
£28–43
Drive 127 mi
1. Drive from Stone to Amblesidecar 127 mi
2h 12m
£32–46
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Kidsgrove to Manchester Piccadillytrain Stoke-on-Trent - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 29m
£40–83

Stone to Ambleside by train and bus

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Distance: 138.9 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Stone, Staffordshire, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Stafford to Oxenholme Lake District every 2 hours. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trent Road to Salutation Hotel via Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 54m.

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