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How to get fromWhitehaven to Ullswaterby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Whitehaven to Ullswater by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 600 bus, bus, line 509 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Opera Bingo to The Lime Kilnbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from The Lime Kiln to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Aira Forcebus bus 509
    2h 53m
    £8–10

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train Whitehaven - Carlisle
    3h 25m
    £23–40

  3. Drive  44 mi

    1. Drive from Whitehaven to Cumbriacar car 44 mi
    55 min
    £11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Whitehaven to Cumbriataxi taxi 44 mi
    55 min
    £90–110

  5. Line 30 bus, bus, line 509 bus

    1. Take the bus from Opera Bingo to Bus Stationbus bus 29 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Aira Forcebus bus 509
    3h 10m
    £9–10

  6. Line 30 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Opera Bingo to Bus Stationbus bus 29 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Workington to Troutbeckbus bus X4 / ...
    3h 36m
    £9–10

Whitehaven to Ullswater by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Ullswater, England?

You can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Aira Force via The Lime Kiln and Bus Station in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Whitehaven to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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