There are 3 ways to get from Carnforth to Ullswater by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Ullswater is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Ullswater is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Ullswater. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Carnforth and Ullswater is 66 miles. The road distance is 46.5 miles.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Ullswater without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Carnforth to Ullswater, including transfers.
Carnforth to Ullswater train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
Carnforth to Ullswater train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Ullswater is 46 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Carnforth to Ullswater.
Book your Carnforth to Ullswater train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Ullswater, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes hourly. Tickets cost £17–27 and the journey takes 38 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- £200–240
Jock's Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1524 727 777
Lawrence Taxi & Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 7720 205 099
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 3583+ hotels available in Ullswater.