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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
£96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ambleside in January
Estimated hotel price
£96
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 Bristol, expect to pay about £51 for a 3h 53m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ambleside, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ambleside takes 65 miles and will cost you around £15. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 70 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 Bristol, expect to pay about £51 for a 3h 53m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ambleside, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ambleside takes 65 miles and will cost you around £15. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Ambleside

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ambleside

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ambleside

Average rates range from around £114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £133 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)
£142+
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Victorian House
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£144+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Low Wood Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£149+
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Hiring a car in Ambleside

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.11 and £21.48.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.11 and £21.48.