There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ullswater by train, bus, or car
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Edinburgh to Ullswater by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ullswater is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ullswater is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £28 - £45.
The distance between Edinburgh and Ullswater is 130 miles. The road distance is 120.4 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ullswater without a car is to train and line 508 bus which takes 3h 16m and costs £19 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Edinburgh to Ullswater, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ullswater is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Edinburgh to Ullswater.
There are 832+ hotels available in Ullswater.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ullswater, England?
There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Ullswater. However, you can take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Dobbin Wood Lodge. Alternatively, you can drive from Edinburgh to Ullswater in around 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Bus from Rail Station to Dobbin Wood Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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