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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Ambleside is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 10h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Ambleside is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £27 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Vicarage Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Windermere via Middlesbrough, Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Whitby to Ambleside?

The distance between Whitby and Ambleside is 206 miles. The road distance is 115.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Whitby to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Ambleside bus from?

Whitby to Ambleside bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Ambleside train from?

Whitby to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.

Train or bus from Whitby to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Whitby to Ambleside is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Whitby to Ambleside bus arrive?

Whitby to Ambleside bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the Whitby to Ambleside train arrive?

Whitby to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Middlesbrough station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Ambleside is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Whitby to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3889+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Whitby to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Steam train

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 37m
£78–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 840
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 46m
£27–54
Drive 114.6 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Amblesidecar 114.6 mi
2h 34m
£28–41
Bus, Steam train
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the train from York to Carnforthtrain The Scarborough Spa Express
10h 44m

Whitby to Ambleside by train and bus

40Weekly Services

7h 37mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Whitby to Vicarage Road via Middlesbrough, Carlisle, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Vicarage Road via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 46m.

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