The average bus between Carnforth and Ullswater takes 3h 31m and the fastest bus takes 2h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carnforth to Ullswater. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Carnforth and Ullswater. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Ullswater at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 44m • 2 changes

2h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carnforth to Ullswater? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Patterdale Hotel station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Carnforth to Ullswater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Railway Station.
Carnforth to Ullswater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Patterdale Hotel station.
The distance between Carnforth and Ullswater is 50.4 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Station to Patterdale Hotel via Bus Station, Thwaite Lane, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 3h 40m.