There are 4 ways to get from York to Ullswater by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from York to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North
- Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 8m£62–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
7h 41m£20–28Drive 101.3 mi
- Drive from York to Cumbriacar 101.3 mi
1h 53m£25–36Steam train, bus
- Take the train from York to Carnforthtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Bowness Pierbus 755
- Take the bus from Bowness Pier to Patterdale Hotelbus 508
8h 32m
York to Ullswater by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from York to Ullswater is to bus which costs £20 - £28 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from York to Ullswater is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from York to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Aira Force via Leeds City Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from York to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between York and Ullswater is 171 miles. The road distance is 101.9 miles.
The best way to get from York to Ullswater without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from York to Ullswater, including transfers.
York to Ullswater bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.
York to Ullswater train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from York station.
The best way to get from York to Ullswater is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £28 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between York, England and Ullswater, England?
You can take a train from York to Aira Force via Preston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Aira Force via Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 7h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from York to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 01653 692556
- [email protected]
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
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More Questions & Answers
York to Ullswater bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.
York to Ullswater train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between York to Ullswater is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from York to Ullswater.
There are 3570+ hotels available in Ullswater.



