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

The cheapest way to get from Clitheroe to Ambleside is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Clitheroe to Ambleside is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Clitheroe and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Clitheroe to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Park Street and arriving at Vicarage Road via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Clitheroe to Ambleside?

The distance between Clitheroe and Ambleside is 75 miles. The road distance is 55.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Clitheroe to Ambleside without a car is to line 280 bus and train and line 555 bus which takes 3h 23m and costs £17 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Clitheroe to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clitheroe to Ambleside bus from?

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

Train or bus from Clitheroe to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Clitheroe to Ambleside is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £18 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Clitheroe to Ambleside bus arrive?

Clitheroe to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Clitheroe to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Clitheroe to Ambleside is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Clitheroe to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3831+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Clitheroe to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 280 bus

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

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

Line 280 bus, train, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Park Street to Bus Stationbus 280
2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
3h 23m
£18–101
Drive 54.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Clitheroe to Amblesidecar 54.7 mi
1h 14m
£14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Clitheroe to Blackburntrain
2. Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3h 29m
£18–91
Bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
5h 27m
£20–44

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Clitheroe to Ambleside.

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Distance: 74.4 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Clitheroe to Vicarage Road via Blackburn, Preston, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Street to Vicarage Road via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 27m.

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