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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Ullswater is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Ullswater is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Ullswater?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Aira Force via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Ullswater?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Bristol to Ullswater?

The distance between Bristol and Ullswater is 278 miles. The road distance is 261.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Ullswater without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Bristol to Ullswater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Ullswater bus from?

Bristol to Ullswater bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Ullswater train from?

Bristol to Ullswater train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Ullswater?

The best way to get from Bristol to Ullswater is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Bristol to Ullswater bus arrive?

Bristol to Ullswater bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bristol to Ullswater train arrive?

Bristol to Ullswater train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Ullswater?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Ullswater is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Bristol to Ullswater.

Where can I stay near Ullswater?

There are 871+ hotels available in Ullswater.

Bristol to Ullswater - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bristol to Ullswater by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 7m
£112–181
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Patterdale Hotelbus 508
8h 48m
£53–96
Drive 260.3 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Cumbriacar 260.3 mi
4h 20m
£64–92
Fly to Newcastle, train, line 508 bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Aira Forcebus
6h 25m
£60–146
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 38m
£132–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
8h 59m
£55–128
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 3m
£78–186
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 43m
£90–201

Bristol to Ullswater by train and bus

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 276.5 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aira Force via Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aira Force via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 8h 59m.

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