The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Ambleside
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Ambleside is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Ambleside will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 1 buses that leave Manchester for Ambleside every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 116 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
22:305h45Manchester4:15Ambleside£251One-way0 changes
22:305h45Manchester4:15Ambleside£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester to Ambleside
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Ambleside among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 116 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£19 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Manchester to Ambleside bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Ambleside coaches for today, Thursday 21 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:30 Manchester | 5h45 | 4:15 Ambleside | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Ambleside
Buses from Manchester to Ambleside run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 06:26, the last at 20:45. The fastest coach covers the 116 km distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 116 km |
Average bus duration 5h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 6:26 |
Last bus 20:45 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
FAQs: Manchester to Ambleside coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Ambleside by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ambleside, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Ambleside
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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