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

The cheapest way to get from Winchester to Ambleside is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 12h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winchester to Ambleside is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Winchester and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Winchester to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Westgate and arriving at Vicarage Road via St Catherines P&R, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Winchester and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Winchester and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Winchester to Ambleside?

The distance between Winchester and Ambleside is 292 miles. The road distance is 281.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Winchester to Ambleside without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 5m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Winchester to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winchester to Ambleside bus from?

Winchester to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Catherines P&R station.

Where do I catch the Winchester to Ambleside train from?

Winchester to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Winchester station.

Train or bus from Winchester to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Winchester to Ambleside is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 5m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 12h 32m.

Where does the Winchester to Ambleside bus arrive?

Winchester to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Winchester to Ambleside train arrive?

Winchester to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Winchester to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Winchester to Ambleside is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Winchester to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3881+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Winchester to Ambleside - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Winchester to Ambleside by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 5m
£129–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Catherines P&R to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
12h 32m
£59–134
Drive 279.9 mi
1. Drive from Winchester to Amblesidecar 279.9 mi
4h 50m
£68–99
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 51m
£109–239
Train
1. Take the train from Winchester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
7h 28m
£150–226
Train #2
1. Take the train from Winchester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 32m
£148–224
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Winchester to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 59m
£109–350
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 58m
£130–298

Winchester to Ambleside by train and bus

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7h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290.2 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Winchester to Vicarage Road via Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate to Vicarage Road via St Catherines P&R, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 32m.

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