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How to get fromBlackpool to Ullswaterby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Blackpool to Ullswater by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 508 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Aira Forcebus bus 508
    3h 16m
    £30–53

  2. Drive  76.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Cumbriacar car 76.6 mi
    1h 34m
    £19–28

  3. Bus, train, line 508 bus

    1. Take the bus from North Station to Queens Squarebus bus 42
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Aira Forcebus bus 508
    4h 24m
    £21–34

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  • Distance: 101.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Ullswater, England?

There is no direct connection from Blackpool to Ullswater. However, you can take the train to Preston, 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 bus from North Station to Aira Force via Queens Square, Lancaster, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 24m.

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