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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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 $15, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 233 miles (376 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$133 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from London to Ambleside is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from London to Ambleside:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Ambleside costing on average $64 (€51).
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ambleside costing on average $69 (€55).
Other travel options to Ambleside take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 17 flights 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 train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Windermere station (WDM).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- 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 FlixBus to go to Ambleside by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Ambleside by train.
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