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Kirkwall to Ambleside

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9 h 58 min
715 km.
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Kirkwall, Great Britain → Ambleside, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Kirkwall to Ambleside

Cheapest
9 h 58 min
Car
715 km.
from $39
Other
8 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
505 km.
from $449.43
15 h 57 min
Ferry, train via Aberdeen, Ferry, train via Aberdeen
504 km.
from $254.33
16 h 40 min
Ferry
504 km.
from $244.63
17 h 1 min
Ferry
504 km.
from $547.09
6 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
505 km.
from $497.26
6 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
505 km.
from $479.33

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84
Train from Haymarket to Oxenholme
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84
Train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Glasgow to Penrith
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$253.16

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55
Train from Inverness to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$107.59
Train from Wick to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Inverness to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$120.25

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$69.62
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$101.26
Train from Haymarket to Oxenholme
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$101.26
Train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$101.26

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$25.32

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Kirkwall to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$379.73–$594.92
Plane from Kirkwall to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04
Plane from Kirkwall to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$822.76

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.38–$53.16

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Email:
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.21

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Ambleside?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Ambleside is to ferry and bus which costs $130.43 - $228.26 and takes 16h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Ambleside?

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Ambleside is to fly and train which takes 6h 14m and costs $195.65 - $869.57 .

How far is it from Kirkwall to Ambleside?

The distance between Kirkwall and Ambleside is 785 km.

How do I travel from Kirkwall to Ambleside without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Ambleside without a car is to ferry and train via Aberdeen which takes 15h 57m and costs $119.57 - $500 .

How long does it take to get from Kirkwall to Ambleside?

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Kirkwall to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3569+ hotels available in Ambleside. Prices start at $98.87 per night.
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