There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Ullswater by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 508 bus
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Aira Forcebus 508 / ...
4h 1m£66–105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
6h 10m£39–86Drive 178.2 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Cumbriacar 178.2 mi
3h 3m£44–63Train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 17m£71–130
Birmingham to Ullswater by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Ullswater is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Ullswater is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Aira Force via Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Birmingham and Ullswater is 188 miles. The road distance is 179.3 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Ullswater without a car is to train and line 508 bus which takes 4h 1m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Birmingham to Ullswater, including transfers.
Birmingham to Ullswater bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Ullswater train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Ullswater is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Ullswater, England?
National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Aira Force via Manchester Piccadilly, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Rail Station to Aira Force
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham to Ullswater bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Birmingham to Ullswater train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Ullswater is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Birmingham to Ullswater.
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