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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 October
Estimated hotel price
£110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ambleside in October
Estimated hotel price
£110
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 106 km 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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ambleside, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ambleside to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 06m trip.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ambleside, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Ambleside takes 225 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km.

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 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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ambleside, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ambleside to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 06m trip.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ambleside, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Ambleside takes 225 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Ambleside

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ambleside

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ambleside

Average rates range from around £120 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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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£147+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Low Wood Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£151+
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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 £21.78.

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 £21.78.