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How to get fromWigan to Amblesideby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 599 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus bus 599 / ...
    2h 15m
    £27–44

  2. Drive 73.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wigan to Amblesidecar car 73.1 mi
    1h 23m
    £18–26

  3. Train, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    2h 26m
    £26–39

  4. Line 632 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 632
    2. Take the train from Chorley to Windermeretrain train Manchester Airport - Windermere / ...
    3h 42m
    £28–50

Wigan to Ambleside by train and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Wigan to Ambleside. However, you can take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, walk to Bus Rail Interchange, then take the line 599 bus to Vicarage Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wigan North Western to Vicarage Road via Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 26m.

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