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

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Ullswater by train, 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 / ...
    5h 27m
    £119–184

  2. Drive  271.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Cumbriacar car 271.6 mi
    4h 57m
    £69–99

  3. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    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 25m
    £100–351

  4. 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 23m
    £112–168

  5. Train, fly to Newcastle

    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 49m
    £88–331

  6. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 52m
    £115–361

Reading to Ullswater by train and bus

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Ullswater via Birmingham New Street and Penrith North Lakes in around 5h 27m.

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