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

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

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  1. Train, line 508 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from York 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 / ...
    5h 17m
    £52–94

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    7h 36m
    £22–29

  3. Drive  101.3 mi

    1. Drive from York to Cumbriacar car 101.3 mi
    1h 53m
    £25–37

  4. Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Carnforthtrain train The Scarborough Spa Express
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Patterdale Hotelbus bus 508
    8h 56m

York to Ullswater by train and bus

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Blossom Street to Aira Force via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 7h 36m.

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