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

The cheapest way to get from Thame to Ambleside is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thame to Ambleside is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Thame and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Thame to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Vicarage Road via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Thame and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Thame to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Haddenham & Thame Parkway and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Thame to Ambleside?

The distance between Thame and Ambleside is 232 miles. The road distance is 232.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thame to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Thame to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thame to Ambleside bus from?

Thame to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Thame to Ambleside train from?

Thame to Ambleside train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Haddenham & Thame Parkway station.

Train or bus from Thame to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Thame to Ambleside is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Thame to Ambleside bus arrive?

Thame to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Thame to Ambleside train arrive?

Thame to Ambleside train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Birmingham Moor Street station.

Can I drive from Thame to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Thame to Ambleside is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Thame to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3881+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Thame to Ambleside by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haddenham & Thame Parkway to Birmingham Moor Streettrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 4m
£90–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 40m
£50–111
Drive 231.6 mi
1. Drive from Thame to Amblesidecar 231.6 mi
4h 12m
£56–81
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
8h 17m
£117–189
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 21m
£115–187

Thame to Ambleside by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 230.4 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Cromwell Ave West HaR to Vicarage Road via Station Bridge, Haddenham & Thame Parkway, Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Vicarage Road via High Street, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 40m.

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