The average bus between Hawkshead and Ullswater takes 4h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hawkshead 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 Hawkshead and Ullswater. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hawkshead is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Ullswater at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at bus interchange and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hawkshead 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 Hawkshead to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from Hawkshead station and arriving at Ullswater station via bus interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Hawkshead to Ullswater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Tourist Information Centre station.
Hawkshead to Ullswater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Patterdale Hotel station.
The distance between Hawkshead and Ullswater is 23.4 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a bus from Tourist Information Centre to Patterdale Hotel via bus interchange, Tourist Information Centre, and Bowness Pier in around 2h 43m.