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

The cheapest way to get from Sudbury to Ambleside is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sudbury to Ambleside is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Sudbury and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Sudbury station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Salutation Hotel via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Sudbury and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Sudbury to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Stansted Airport and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

How far is it from Sudbury to Ambleside?

The distance between Sudbury and Ambleside is 358 miles. The road distance is 263.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sudbury to Ambleside without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 10h 38m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Sudbury to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sudbury to Ambleside bus from?

Sudbury to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Sudbury to Ambleside train from?

Sudbury to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stansted Airport station.

Train or bus from Sudbury to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Sudbury to Ambleside is to train via Birmingham which takes 10h 38m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 13h 54m.

Where does the Sudbury to Ambleside bus arrive?

Sudbury to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Sudbury to Ambleside train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sudbury to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Sudbury to Ambleside is 264 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Sudbury to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3877+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Sudbury to Ambleside - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
10h 38m
£147–230
Drive 262.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sudbury to Amblesidecar 262.3 mi
5h 5m
£64–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Rail Stationbus 590
13h 54m
£73–174
Train
1. Take the train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
10h 42m
£131–213
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Thetford to Stockporttrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Horwich Parkway to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
11h 33m
£131–216

Sudbury to Ambleside by bus and train

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Distance: 355.7 mi
Duration: 10h 38m

What companies run services between Sudbury, Suffolk, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Road via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Stansted Airport, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotel via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 54m.

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