Rome2Rio

How to get fromReading to Ullswaterby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Ullswater

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Ullswater by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 26m
    £117–188

  2. Drive 271.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Cumbriacar car 271.6 mi
    4h 57m
    £67–96

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    10h 57m
    £86–176

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 55m
    £89–334

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 53m
    £137–205

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Patterdale Hotelbus bus 508
    8h 12m
    £132–200

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 45m
    £111–354

  8. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 52m
    £134–295

  9. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 43m
    £136–265

Reading to Ullswater by train and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Reading to Ullswater.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 285.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Aira Force via Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Aira Force via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 10h 57m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers