The average bus between Carnforth and Ambleside takes 2h 26m and the fastest bus takes 1h 47m. There is a bus service every few hours from Carnforth to Ambleside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Carnforth and Ambleside. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Ambleside at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Carnforth to Ambleside? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Ambleside station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Carnforth to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Railway Station.
Carnforth to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Vicarage Road station.
The distance between Carnforth and Ambleside is 36 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Station to Vicarage Road via Bus Station in around 2h 27m.