Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Ullswater

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from St Helens to Ullswater by train, bus, or car

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 Wigan North Western to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2h 9m
    £49–81

  2. Drive  98 mi

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

  3. Line 352 bus, train, line 508 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Wigan Rail Stationsbus bus 352
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Aira Forcebus bus 508
    4h 12m

  4. Train, line 508 bus

    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 35m
    £31–57

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from St Helens to Ullswater.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 104.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Penrith North Lakes hourly. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 1h 5m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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