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Ambleside travel guide

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With a population of 3,132, Ambleside is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ambleside to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Ambleside

Ambleside in January
Estimated hotel price
£109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ambleside in January
Estimated hotel price
£109
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 66 miles from Ambleside. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ambleside departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ambleside, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ambleside to London takes 3h 10m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £74 for a 3h 41m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ambleside is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 72 miles from Ambleside. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ambleside using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ambleside takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 115 miles.

Plane

Although Ambleside doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 66 miles from Ambleside. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ambleside departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ambleside, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ambleside to London takes 3h 10m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £74 for a 3h 41m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ambleside is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 72 miles from Ambleside. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ambleside using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ambleside takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Ambleside

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ambleside

KLM
Good (1,429 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,108 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,099 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,549 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (914 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ambleside

Average rates range from around £121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £139 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ambleside

Most booked hotels in Ambleside

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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£143+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£150+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Low Wood Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£154+
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Yha Ambleside Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£35+
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Hiring a car in Ambleside

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.33 and £21.77.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.33 and £21.77.