Wray to Ambleside (Single Ticket)

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Cruise

An easy way to get to Ambleside from the quieter western shore on Windermere.

35 mins one way
  • Well-behaved dogs travel free
  • As we don't have a ticket office at Wray Jetty, simply purchase this ticket and show it on your phone when boarding this service.

Standard Ticket Prices

Adults £11.10
Children £6.60
Families £31.80

Prices are return fares

Valid from: Saturday 28th March 2026

Valid until: Sunday 1st November 2026

The easiest (and most scenic) way from Wray to Ambleside

A one-way journey from Wray on the western shore to Ambleside (Waterhead) Pier. The journey goes via Brockhole on the Green Cruise and takes 35 minutes.

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  • Times normally operated by our 'steamers' Swan, Teal or Tern or MV Swift may sometimes be substituted for a smaller vessel for operational reasons. Prices and timetable information are subject to change without notice.

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