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

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

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  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 57m
    £118–189

  2. Drive 271.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Cumbriacar car 271.6 mi
    4h 57m
    £66–96

  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
    11h 35m
    £87–181

  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
    7h 25m
    £92–337

  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 / ...
    7h 20m
    £135–202

  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
    £130–197

  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
    7h 8m
    £103–357

  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
    7h 22m
    £132–288

  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
    7h 6m
    £133–278

Reading to Ullswater by train and bus

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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, Rail Station, Troutbeck Inn, and Troutbeck Hotel in around 6h 57m. 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 11h 35m.

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