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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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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Where to Eat in Ambleside

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ambleside Tap Yard (Rydal Rd) and OPA Greek Restaurant (4 High St, Windermere) are great picks.

When to visit Ambleside

Ambleside in November
Estimated hotel price
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ambleside in November
Estimated hotel price
£89
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 American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific 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 Carlisle takes 2h 08m and costs around £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £67 for a 3h 10m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ambleside takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 185 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 American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific 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 Carlisle takes 2h 08m and costs around £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £67 for a 3h 10m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ambleside takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Ambleside

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ambleside

Lufthansa
Good (7,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,151 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,957 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,842 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,865 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,604 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,744 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,922 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,328 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ambleside

Average rates range from around £135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £158 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, World Hotel Distinctive
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£203+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£177+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£155+
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The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£131+
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Yha Windermere
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£20+
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Yha Ambleside
1 star
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£35+
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Hiring a car in Ambleside

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.21 and £21.61.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.21 and £21.61.

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