4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Kendal to Ambleside
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
41 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kendal to Ambleside is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kendal to Ambleside will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 11 buses that leave Kendal for Ambleside on Sun, Jun 21, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 18 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:31 PM0h44Bus Station (ken)1:15 PMLoughrigg Avenue$101One-way0 transfers- 1:31 PM0h44Bus Station (ken)2:15 PMLoughrigg Avenue$101One-way0 transfers
- 2:31 PM0h44Bus Station (ken)3:15 PMLoughrigg Avenue$101One-way0 transfers
- 2:33 PM0h35Bus Station (ken)3:08 PMLoughrigg Avenue$101One-way0 transfers
- 3:31 PM0h44Bus Station (ken)4:15 PMLoughrigg Avenue$101One-way0 transfers
- 2:33 PM0h35Bus Station (ken)3:08 PMLoughrigg Avenue$101One-way0 transfers
- 6:31 PM0h39Bus Station (ken)7:10 PMLoughrigg Avenue$101One-way0 transfers
- 12:31 PM0h44Bus Station (ken)1:15 PMLoughrigg Avenue$101One-way0 transfers
- 1:31 PM0h44Bus Station (ken)2:15 PMLoughrigg Avenue$101One-way0 transfers
- 2:31 PM0h44Bus Station (ken)3:15 PMLoughrigg Avenue$101One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Kendal to Ambleside
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kendal to Ambleside among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about -1h -18m sooner (46m by bus vs 28m by car) and save roughly $-6.78 (€-5.55) compared to fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $6 (€5)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Kendal to Ambleside Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 06:13AM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 06:31AM | Arrival Time 07:48AM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 07:31AM | Arrival Time 08:11AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 08:31AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:23AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 09:31AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:07AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 10:01AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 10:31AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:07PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 11:31AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 12:31PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:07PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:07PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 01:31PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 02:01PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 02:31PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 02:33PM | Arrival Time 03:08PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 03:31PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:53PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 04:31PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:52PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 05:31PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:29PM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:22PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 06:31PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:26PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:43PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:43PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Live departures
Kendal to Ambleside bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kendal to Ambleside buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:31 PM Bus Station (ken) | 0h44 | 1:15 PM Loughrigg Avenue | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:20 PM Bus Station (ken) | 0h47 | 2:07 PM Loughrigg Avenue | 1 transfer | |
| 1:31 PM Bus Station (ken) | 0h44 | 2:15 PM Loughrigg Avenue | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:31 PM Bus Station (ken) | 0h44 | 3:15 PM Loughrigg Avenue | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:33 PM Bus Station (ken) | 0h35 | 3:08 PM Loughrigg Avenue | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:20 PM Bus Station (ken) | 0h47 | 4:07 PM Loughrigg Avenue | 1 transfer | |
| 3:31 PM Bus Station (ken) | 0h44 | 4:15 PM Loughrigg Avenue | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:55 PM Bus Station (ken) | 0h58 | 4:53 PM Loughrigg Avenue | 1 transfer | |
| 4:31 PM Bus Station (ken) | 0h44 | 5:15 PM Loughrigg Avenue | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:31 PM Bus Station (ken) | 0h44 | 6:15 PM Loughrigg Avenue | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:31 PM Bus Station (ken) | 0h39 | 7:10 PM Loughrigg Avenue | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kendal to Ambleside
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Buses from Kendal to Ambleside run on average 16 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:35, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 11 miles (18 km) distance in 32m.
Distance 11 miles (18 km) |
Average bus duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 32m |
First bus 5:35 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire from Kendal to AmblesideYou can travel by bus between Kendal to Ambleside with Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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