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

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Ambleside is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Ambleside is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Carnforth and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Vicarage Road via Bus Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Carnforth to Ambleside?

The distance between Carnforth and Ambleside is 30 miles. The road distance is 28.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnforth to Ambleside without a car is to line 755 bus and line 599 bus which takes 1h 51m and costs £8 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Carnforth to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Ambleside bus from?

Carnforth to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Railway Station.

Where does the Carnforth to Ambleside bus arrive?

Carnforth to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Thwaite Lane station.

Can I drive from Carnforth to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Ambleside is 28 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Carnforth to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3751+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Carnforth to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via line 755 bus, and line 599 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Carnforth to Ambleside by bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 755 bus, line 599 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Thwaite Lanebus 755
2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus 599 / ...
1h 51m
£8–15
Drive 28 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carnforth to Amblesidecar 28 mi
37 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carnforth to Amblesidetaxi 28 mi
37 min
£60–75
Bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 555 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
2h 31m
£9–15

Carnforth to Ambleside by bus

68Weekly Buses

1h 51mAverage Duration

£8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 29.4 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Railway Station to Vicarage Road via Thwaite Lane and Bus Rail Interchange in around 1h 51m.

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