There are 4 ways to get from Oldham to Ullswater by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Oldham King Street to St Peter's Squaretram Pink Line
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 19m£54–80Bus, line 508 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Aira Forcebus 508
5h 32m£22–32Drive 97.9 mi
- Drive from Oldham to Cumbriacar 97.9 mi
2h 11m£25–36Train, line 508 bus
- Take the train from Deansgate to Lancastertrain
- Take the train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Aira Forcebus 508
5h£36–69
Oldham to Ullswater by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Ullswater is to bus and line 508 bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Oldham to Ullswater is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Aira Force via Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Oldham and Ullswater is 121 miles. The road distance is 98.4 miles.
The best way to get from Oldham to Ullswater without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 19m and costs £50 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Oldham to Ullswater, including transfers.
Oldham to Ullswater bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Oldham to Ullswater train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Oldham King Street station.
Oldham to Ullswater bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
What companies run services between Oldham, England and Ullswater, England?
You can take a bus from John Street to Aira Force via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Oldham King Street to St Peter's Square
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Deansgate to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Rail Station to Aira Force
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Rail Station to Aira Force
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Oldham to Ullswater train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at St Peter's Square station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Ullswater is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Oldham to Ullswater.
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