What is the cheapest way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside?

The cheapest way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside?

The fastest way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Sutton Coldfield and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Gracechurch Centre and arriving at Vicarage Road via Church Centre, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Sutton Coldfield and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Sutton Coldfield and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside?

The distance between Sutton Coldfield and Ambleside is 168 miles. The road distance is 158.6 miles.

How do I travel from Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside without a car?

The best way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside without a car is to train and line 555 bus which takes 5h 19m and costs £55 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside bus from?

Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Gracechurch Centre station.

Where do I catch the Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside train from?

Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside is to bus and line 555 bus which takes 8h 31m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside bus arrive?

Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Dale House station.

Where does the Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside train arrive?

Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 555 bus

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

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Train, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
5h 19m
£59–97
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gracechurch Centre to Dale Housebus X4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
8h 31m
£36–77
Drive 157.7 mi
1. Drive from Sutton Coldfield to Amblesidecar 157.7 mi
2h 51m
£39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 37m
£65–137

Sutton Coldfield to Ambleside by train and bus

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Distance: 166.6 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Sutton Coldfield, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Gracechurch Centre to Vicarage Road via Dale House, Church Centre, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sutton Coldfield to Vicarage Road via Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 5h 37m.

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