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

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

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  1. Train, line 508 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Aira Forcebus bus 508 / ...
    4h 23m
    £31–62

  2. Drive  68.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Cumbriacar car 68.5 mi
    1h 26m
    £18–25

  3. Bus, line 684 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus X21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 684 / ...
    3. Take the train from Hexham to Carlisletrain train
    6h 10m

Durham to Ullswater by train and bus

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Durham to Ullswater. However, you can take the train to Newcastle, 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 bus from Bus Station Stand G to Aira Force via Eldon Square Bus Station, Railway Station, Hexham, Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 6h 10m.

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