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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 November
Estimated hotel price
£107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ambleside in November
Estimated hotel price
£107
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 American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways 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 Sheffield takes 1h 18m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £43 for a 2h 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ambleside, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ambleside takes 70 miles and will cost you around £8. From Rotherham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 90 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 American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways 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 Sheffield takes 1h 18m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £43 for a 2h 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ambleside, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ambleside takes 70 miles and will cost you around £8. From Rotherham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 90 miles.

Airports near Ambleside

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ambleside

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,520 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ambleside

Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £129 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)
£152+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£143+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£131+
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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)
£115+
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Hiring a car in Ambleside

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33.