What is the cheapest way to get from Windermere Ferry to Ambleside?

The cheapest way to get from Windermere Ferry to Ambleside is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Windermere Ferry to Ambleside?

The fastest way to get from Windermere Ferry to Ambleside is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £17 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere Ferry and Ambleside?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bowness Pier and arriving at Loughrigg Avenue. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Windermere Ferry and Ambleside?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Bowness-on-Windermere and arriving at Ambleside. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Windermere Ferry to Ambleside?

The distance between Windermere Ferry and Ambleside is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.1 miles.

How do I travel from Windermere Ferry to Ambleside without a car?

The best way to get from Windermere Ferry to Ambleside without a car is to line 555 bus which takes 29 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Windermere Ferry to Ambleside?

The line 555 bus from Bowness Pier to Loughrigg Avenue takes 15 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Windermere Ferry to Ambleside bus from?

Windermere Ferry to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bowness Pier station.

Where does the Windermere Ferry to Ambleside bus arrive?

Windermere Ferry to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Loughrigg Avenue station.

Can I drive from Windermere Ferry to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere Ferry to Ambleside is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Windermere Ferry to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Windermere Ferry to Ambleside - 5 ways to travel via line 555 bus, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Windermere Ferry to Ambleside by bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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Line 555 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bowness Pier to Loughrigg Avenuebus 555
29 min
£3
Drive 7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere Ferry to Amblesidecar 7 mi
14 min
£2–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Bowness-on-Windermere to Amblesideferry Red Cruise
44 min
£7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Windermere Ferry to Amblesidetaxi 7 mi
14 min
£17–21
Line 599 bus
1. Take the bus from Braithwaite Fold Car Park to Vicarage Roadbus 599
55 min
£3

Windermere Ferry to Ambleside by foot and bus

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Distance: 6.3 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Windermere Ferry, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Bowness Pier to Loughrigg Avenue every 2 hours. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Windermere Lake Cruises operates a ferry from Bowness-on-Windermere to Ambleside hourly. Tickets cost £7 and the journey takes 30 min.

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