There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Ullswater by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 57m£109–165Drive 271.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Cumbriacar 271.6 mi
4h 57m£68–98Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 48m£74–109Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 26m£90–353Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 27m£114–171Train, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Patterdale Hotelbus 508
8h 12m£111–171Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 15m£103–344Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 23m£126–288Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 13m£124–269
Reading to Ullswater by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Ullswater is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Ullswater is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Aira Force via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Reading and Ullswater is 288 miles. The road distance is 273.2 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Ullswater without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Reading to Ullswater, including transfers.
Reading to Ullswater bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Ullswater train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Ullswater is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £110 and takes 10h 48m.
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 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 10h 48m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–31
- Website
- RailAir
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Ullswater bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Reading to Ullswater train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Ullswater is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Reading to Ullswater.
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