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Compare train for Ambleside to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ambleside to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 116 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 25m faster (1h 36m by train vs 2h 1m by car) and roughly £5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£19 vs £24). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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FAQs: Ambleside to Manchester
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- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 10 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ambleside and Manchester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Windermere station (WDM) and arrive in Manchester Airport (MIA).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
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