The average bus between Elterwater and Ullswater takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elterwater 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 every 4 hours between Elterwater and Ullswater. The earliest departure is at 8:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elterwater is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Ullswater at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at bus interchange and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Elterwater 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 Elterwater to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from Elterwater station and arriving at Ullswater station via Tourist Information Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Elterwater to Ullswater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from bus interchange station.
Elterwater to Ullswater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Patterdale Hotel station.
The distance between Elterwater and Ullswater is 18.4 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a bus from The Britannia Inn to Patterdale Hotel via bus interchange, Tourist Information Centre, and Bowness Pier in around 2h 40m.