What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ullswater?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ullswater is to car ferry and drive which costs £60 - £280 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Ullswater?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Ullswater is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Ullswater?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Aira Force via Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Belfast to Ullswater?

The distance between Belfast and Ullswater is 240 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Ullswater without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Ullswater without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 11h 8m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Ullswater?

It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Belfast to Ullswater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Ullswater bus from?

Belfast to Ullswater bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Ullswater bus arrive?

Belfast to Ullswater bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Ullswater?

There are 863+ hotels available in Ullswater.

Belfast to Ullswater - 4 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Ullswater by busferry, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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Bus and ferry, train
best
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
11h 8m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cumbriacar
4h 53m
£61–278
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
11h 18m
£148–427
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
11h 49m

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Distance: 238.3 mi
Duration: 11h 8m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Ullswater, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Ullswater. However, you can take the vehicle to Ayr, walk to Ayr Bus Station, take the line 43 bus to Well Road, walk to Auchinleck, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Aira Force. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Aira Force via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, Troutbeck Inn, and Troutbeck Hotel in around 11h 18m.

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