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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Ambleside is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Ambleside is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus Swindon and arriving at Vicarage Road via Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Swindon to Ambleside?

The distance between Swindon and Ambleside is 249 miles. The road distance is 238.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Swindon to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Ambleside bus from?

Swindon to Ambleside bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus Swindon station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Ambleside train from?

Swindon to Ambleside train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Swindon to Ambleside is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 54m.

Where does the Swindon to Ambleside bus arrive?

Swindon to Ambleside bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gloucester station.

Where does the Swindon to Ambleside train arrive?

Swindon to Ambleside train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Ambleside is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Swindon to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3886+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 53m
£100–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Gloucesterbus
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 54m
£49–109
Drive 236.8 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Amblesidecar 236.8 mi
4h 2m
£58–84
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain
7h 52m
£87–151

Swindon to Ambleside by train and bus

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6h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 247.4 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Vicarage Road via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Vicarage Road via Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 54m.

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