What is the cheapest way to get from White Cross Bay to Ambleside?

The cheapest way to get from White Cross Bay to Ambleside is to line 555 bus which costs £3 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from White Cross Bay to Ambleside?

The fastest way to get from White Cross Bay to Ambleside is to line 555 bus which takes 7 min and costs £3.

Is there a direct bus between White Cross Bay and Ambleside?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Visitor Centre and arriving at Loughrigg Avenue. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct ferry between White Cross Bay and Ambleside?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Brockhole and arriving at Ambleside. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from White Cross Bay to Ambleside?

The distance between White Cross Bay and Ambleside is 2 miles.

How do I travel from White Cross Bay to Ambleside without a car?

The best way to get from White Cross Bay to Ambleside without a car is to line 555 bus which takes 7 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from White Cross Bay to Ambleside?

The line 555 bus from Visitor Centre to Loughrigg Avenue takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the White Cross Bay to Ambleside bus from?

White Cross Bay to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Visitor Centre station.

Where does the White Cross Bay to Ambleside bus arrive?

White Cross Bay to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Loughrigg Avenue station.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3881+ hotels available in Ambleside.

White Cross Bay to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via line 555 bus, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from White Cross Bay to Ambleside by bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Line 555 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Visitor Centre to Loughrigg Avenuebus 505 / ...
7 min
£3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Brockhole to Amblesideferry Red Cruise
15 min
£5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from White Cross Bay to Amblesidetaxi 3.6 mi
8 min
£10–13
Walk
1. Take the walk from White Cross Bay to Amblesidewalk 3.9 mi
1h 14m

White Cross Bay to Ambleside by bus

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between White Cross Bay, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Visitor Centre to Loughrigg Avenue every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Windermere Lake Cruises operates a ferry from Brockhole to Ambleside every 4 hours. Tickets cost £5 and the journey takes 15 min.

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