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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Ambleside is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Ambleside is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £20 - £30.

How far is it from Leeds to Ambleside?

The distance between Leeds and Ambleside is 117 miles. The road distance is 84.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £25 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Leeds to Ambleside, including transfers.

Train or bus from Leeds to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Leeds to Ambleside is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £25 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 5h 59m.

Can I drive from Leeds to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Ambleside is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Leeds to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3691+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Leeds to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 755 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Leeds to Ambleside by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake DistrictRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 20m
£26–80
Train, line 755 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leeds to CarnforthLeeds - Morecambe / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Thwaite Lane755
4h 35m
£17–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to CarlisleUkn31
5h 59m
£20–47
Drive 84.3 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Ambleside84.3 mi
1h 58m
£21–30

Leeds to Ambleside by train and bus

114Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leeds to Ambleside.

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Distance: 116.1 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Vicarage Road via Preston, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlisle 5 times a week. Tickets cost £9–19 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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