What is the cheapest way to get from Ullswater to Skipton?

The cheapest way to get from Ullswater to Skipton is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ullswater to Skipton?

The fastest way to get from Ullswater to Skipton is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Ullswater and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ullswater to Skipton station. However, there are services departing from Patterdale Hotel and arriving at Bus Station Stand 2 via Bus Rail Interchange, Blackhall Road, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Ullswater to Skipton?

The distance between Ullswater and Skipton is 107 miles. The road distance is 70.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ullswater to Skipton without a car?

The best way to get from Ullswater to Skipton without a car is to line 508 bus and train which takes 3h 44m and costs £35 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Ullswater to Skipton?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Ullswater to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ullswater to Skipton bus from?

Ullswater to Skipton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Patterdale Hotel station.

Where does the Ullswater to Skipton bus arrive?

Ullswater to Skipton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Rail Interchange station.

Can I drive from Ullswater to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ullswater to Skipton is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Ullswater to Skipton.

Where can I stay near Skipton?

There are 1430+ hotels available in Skipton.

Ullswater to Skipton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 508 bus, and bus

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

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Line 508 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Aira Force to Rail Stationbus 508 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Skiptontrain
3h 44m
£38–73
Drive 70.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cumbria to Skiptoncar 70.5 mi
1h 29m
£18–25
Bus, line 755 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Patterdale Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to New Streetbus 755
3. Take the train from Carnforth to Skiptontrain
4h 53m
£21–33
Bus, line 581 bus
1. Take the bus from Patterdale Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
2. Take the bus from Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's to Market Placebus 581
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Station Stand 2bus 580 / ...
6h 14m

Ullswater to Skipton by bus and train

53Weekly Services

3h 44mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 106.7 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Patterdale Hotel to Bus Station Stand 2 via Bus Rail Interchange, Blackhall Road, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, and Market Place in around 6h 14m.

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