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How to get fromWigan to Ullswaterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 508 bus

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    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Aira Forcebus bus 508
    2h 50m
    £29–49

  2. Drive  90.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wigan to Cumbriacar car 90.6 mi
    1h 41m
    £23–33

  3. Line 607 bus, train, line 508 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 607
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Aira Forcebus bus 508
    5h 11m
    £32–50

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  • Distance: 99.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Wigan to Ullswater. However, you can take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Aira Force. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Aira Force via Bolton Interchange, Bolton, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 11m.

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