Ambleside travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ambleside
With a population of 3 132, Ambleside is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ambleside to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Ambleside
Where to Eat in Ambleside
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ambleside Tap Yard (Rydal Rd) and The Signature Restaurant (The Wordsworth Hotel Grasmere) are great picks.
When to visit Ambleside
How to Get to Ambleside
Plane
Although Ambleside doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 106 km from Ambleside. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ambleside departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ambleside, followed by Avanti West Coast.
Car
Another option to get to Ambleside is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 116 km from Ambleside. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ambleside, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Ambleside takes 314 km and will cost you around £31. From London, the ticket costs about £69 for a journey of 620 km.
Airlines serving Ambleside
Where to stay in Ambleside
Average rates range from around £138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £154 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ambleside
Most booked hotels in Ambleside
Hiring a car in Ambleside
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ambleside (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. The most frequently booked car type in Ambleside is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.