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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Ambleside
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Ambleside among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 233 miles (376 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$125 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Ambleside:
A bus is $91 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ambleside costing on average $125 (€101).
A bus is $120 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Ambleside costing on average $155 (€125).
Other travel options to Ambleside take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Ambleside
How to get from London to Ambleside by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Ambleside is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:00 PM6h15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:15 AMPenrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:00 PM6h15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:15 AMPenrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13789:00 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:55 PMManchester Airport$821One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G854245:30 PM3h01London Euston (EUS)8:31 PMStaveley station (SVL)$1351One-way1 transfer
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G854245:30 PM3h07London Euston (EUS)8:37 PMWindermere station (WDM)$1351One-way1 transfer
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G853658:30 AM3h04London Euston (EUS)11:34 AMStaveley station (SVL)$1431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:30 PM6h45London, Victoria Coach Station5:15 AMPenrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)$361One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM8h45London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station5:15 AMPenrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)$461One-way1 transfer
BA138010:15 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport11:10 PMManchester Airport$821One-way0 transfers
BA13586:45 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:45 AMManchester Airport$961One-way0 transfers
BA13386:15 PM1h10London Heathrow Airport7:25 PMNewcastle Airport$991One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Ambleside:
A bus is $91 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ambleside costing on average $125 (€101).
A bus is $120 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Ambleside costing on average $155 (€125).
Other travel options to Ambleside take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Ambleside as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Windermere station (WDM).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths).
- Travel with British Airways to go to Ambleside by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Ambleside by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ambleside by bus.
- 11 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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