The average bus between Kendal and Ullswater takes 1h 45m and the fastest bus takes 1h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kendal 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 Kendal and Ullswater. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 6:31 PM which arrives into Ullswater at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Thwaite Lane and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Kendal 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 Kendal to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Ullswater station via Thwaite Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Kendal to Ullswater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.
Kendal to Ullswater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Patterdale Hotel station.
The distance between Kendal and Ullswater is 29.2 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Patterdale Hotel via Thwaite Lane and Bus Rail Interchange in around 2h 18m.