What is the cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Ambleside?

The cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Ambleside is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Ambleside?

The fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Ambleside is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Whitley Bay and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Whitley Bay to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay and arriving at Windermere via Newcastle, Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Whitley Bay to Ambleside?

The distance between Whitley Bay and Ambleside is 124 miles. The road distance is 94.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Ambleside without a car is to subway and train and bus and line 555 bus which takes 4h 38m and costs £30 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Whitley Bay to Ambleside?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Whitley Bay to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitley Bay to Ambleside train from?

Whitley Bay to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Ambleside train arrive?

Whitley Bay to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Whitley Bay to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitley Bay to Ambleside is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Whitley Bay to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3886+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Whitley Bay to Ambleside - 3 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Whitley Bay to Ambleside by subway, train, bus, or car

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Subway, train, bus, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Whitley Bay to Central Stationsubway Yel
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus 555
4h 38m
£34–66
Drive 94.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Amblesidecar 94.3 mi
1h 56m
£23–34
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 39m
£47–89

Whitley Bay to Ambleside by subway, train, and bus

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 123 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Vicarage Road via Central Station, Newcastle, Carlisle, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 4h 39m.

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