The average bus between Carnforth and Ullswater takes 8h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carnforth to Ullswater. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Carnforth and Ullswater. The earliest departure is at 8:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 5:21 PM which arrives into Ullswater at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Thwaite Lane and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carnforth to Ullswater? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Ullswater station via Thwaite Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Carnforth to Ullswater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Railway Station.
Carnforth to Ullswater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Dobbin Wood Lodge station.
The distance between Carnforth and Ullswater is 50.4 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Station to Dobbin Wood Lodge via Thwaite Lane, Bus Rail Interchange, and Bus Station in around 3h 59m.