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How to get fromWaterhead to Amblesideby tram, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Oldham Mumps to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram tram
    2. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4h 11m
    £38–69

  2. Line 350 bus, line 83 bus, bus, line 555 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Church Street East to Oldham Bus Stationbus bus 825 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oldham Bus Station to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 83 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    6h 22m
    £20–36

  3. Line 350 bus, train, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Church Street East to Ashton-under-Lyne Interchangebus bus 350
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    5h 19m
    £35–67

  4. Drive 92.1 mi

    1. Drive from Waterhead to Amblesidecar car 92.1 mi
    1h 40m
    £23–33

  5. Line 184 bus, train, line 599 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bulls Head to Greenfield Stationbus bus 184
    2. Take the train from Greenfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    5. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus bus 599 / ...
    4h 31m
    £38–76

Waterhead to Ambleside by bus, tram, and train

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Waterhead to Ambleside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 94.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Waterhead, Oldham, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Church Street East to Vicarage Road via Oldham Bus Station, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 22m.

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