The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Ambleside
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
127 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport 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 Airport to Ambleside will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester Airport 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 trains cover the 127 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 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.


Live departures
Manchester Airport to Ambleside train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Ambleside trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y05624+ W10512+ Y06886 | On time 13:30 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h12 | 15:42 Staveley station (SVL) | 2 changes | |
Y05624+ W10512+ Y06886 | On time 13:30 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h07 | 15:37 Burneside station (BUD) | 2 changes | |
Y05624+ W10512+ Y06886 | On time 13:30 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h18 | 15:48 Windermere station (WDM) | 2 changes | |
Y02364 | On time 14:30 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h10 | 16:40 Burneside station (BUD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y02364 | On time 14:30 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h15 | 16:45 Staveley station (SVL) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y02364 | On time 14:30 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h22 | 16:52 Windermere station (WDM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y05613+ W09884+ Y06901 | On time 15:30 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h19 | 17:49 Windermere station (WDM) | 2 changes | |
Y05613+ W09884+ Y06901 | On time 15:30 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h08 | 17:38 Burneside station (BUD) | 2 changes | |
Y05613+ W09884+ Y06901 | On time 15:30 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h13 | 17:43 Staveley station (SVL) | 2 changes | |
C26797+ Y06850 | On time 16:10 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h36 | 18:46 Staveley station (SVL) | 1 change | |
C26797+ Y06850 | On time 16:10 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h42 | 18:52 Windermere station (WDM) | 1 change | |
C26797+ Y06850 | On time 16:10 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h31 | 18:41 Burneside station (BUD) | 1 change | |
Y05609+ W09888+ Y06850 | On time 16:30 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h11 | 18:41 Burneside station (BUD) | 2 changes | |
Y05609+ W09888+ Y06850 | On time 16:30 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h16 | 18:46 Staveley station (SVL) | 2 changes | |
Y05609+ W09888+ Y06850 | On time 16:30 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h22 | 18:52 Windermere station (WDM) | 2 changes | |
C26791+ NT331400 | On time 18:10 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h00 | 20:10 Staveley station (SVL) | 1 change | |
C26791+ NT331400 | On time 18:10 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h50 | 20:00 Burneside station (BUD) | 1 change | |
C26791+ NT331400 | On time 18:10 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h10 | 20:20 Windermere station (WDM) | 1 change | |
| Monday 1 December | |||||
![]() | 07:29 Manchester Airport | 2h00 | 09:29 Ambleside | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Ambleside
Trains from Manchester Airport to Ambleside run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:27, the last at 16:29. The fastest train covers the 127 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 127 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 07:27 |
Last train 16:29 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express from Manchester Airport to Ambleside trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Ambleside from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester Airport to Ambleside train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Ambleside by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ambleside, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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