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

The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Ambleside is to line 64 bus and bus and line 555 bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stroud to Ambleside is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Stroud and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at Vicarage Road via Transport Hub, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Stroud and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Stroud to Ambleside?

The distance between Stroud and Ambleside is 224 miles. The road distance is 218.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stroud to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Stroud to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Ambleside bus from?

Stroud to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Merrywalks station.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Ambleside train from?

Stroud to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Stroud to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Stroud to Ambleside is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can line 64 bus and bus and line 555 bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 43m.

Where does the Stroud to Ambleside bus arrive?

Stroud to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Transport Hub arrival station.

Where does the Stroud to Ambleside train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stroud to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Ambleside is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Stroud to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Stroud to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 64 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 24m
£88–142
Line 64 bus, bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrivalbus 64 / ...
2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
11h 43m
£47–105
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Underpassbus Uk030
10h 12m
£57–88
Drive 217.4 mi
1. Drive from Stroud to Amblesidecar 217.4 mi
3h 42m
£53–77

Stroud to Ambleside by train and bus

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Distance: 222.7 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Vicarage Road via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Vicarage Road via Transport Hub arrival, Transport Hub, Golden Valley Hotel, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 43m.

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