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

Ambleside travel guide

Ambleside Tourism | Ambleside Guide

You're Going to Love Ambleside

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

Article

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
£96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ambleside in November
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 106 km 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 Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m 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 Alamo, 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 £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 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, 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 Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m 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 Alamo, 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 £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Ambleside

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ambleside

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Ambleside

Where to stay in Ambleside

Average rates range from around £136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £144 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ambleside

Most booked hotels in Ambleside

See all
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£156+
View
Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£170+
View
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£163+
View
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£201+
View
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£151+
View
The Inn At Grasmere
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£134+
View

Hiring a car in Ambleside

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

Ambleside Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Ambleside city guide for the best Ambleside travel tips. To help you organise your Ambleside trip ideas, this Ambleside visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.