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How to get fromSt Helens to Ullswaterby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from St Helens to Ullswater by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 508 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Aira Forcebus bus 508
    3h 30m
    £31–58

  2. Drive  98 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St Helens to Cumbriacar car 98 mi
    1h 46m
    £25–36

  3. Train, bus, line 509 bus

    1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Troutbeck Innbus bus X5 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Troutbeck Hotel to Aira Forcebus bus 509 / ...
    3h 39m
    £34–61

St Helens to Ullswater by train and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Ullswater, England?

There is no direct connection from St Helens to Ullswater. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Aira Force. Alternatively, you can drive from St Helens to Cumbria in around 1h 46m.

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