Timetable & Fares
View our 2009 brochure online, includes fares and timetable. Dogs and Bicycles are permitted, subject to small charge.
Timetable 2009 – Open all year*
GR - Glenridding, HT - Howtown, PB - Pooley Bridge, (A) - Arrival, (D) - Departure
| Up to 27 Mar 2009 and 28 Sep - 23 Oct 2 Nov 2009 - 31 Jan 2010 |
GR | HT | PB (A) | PB (D) | HT | GR |
| 9.45 | 10.20 | - | - | 10.20 | 11.00 | |
| 11.10 | 11.45 | 12.10 | 12.10 | 12.35 | 1.15 | |
| 1.45 | 2.20 | 2.45 | 2.45 | 3.10 | 3.50 | |
| Extra Sailing 14 Feb-27 Mar 2009 | 3.55 | 4.30 | - | - | 4.30 | 5.10 |
| Extra Sailing 28 Sep-23 Oct 2009 | 3.55 | 4.30 | 4.55 | 4.55 | 5.20 | 5.55 |
| 23 May - 6 Sep 2009 | GR | HT | PB (A) | PB (D) | HT | GR |
| - | - | - | 9.45 | 10.15 | 10.50 | |
| 9.45 | 10.25 | 10.50 | 11.00 | 11.30 | 12.05 | |
| 10.30 | 11.10 | 11.35 | 11.45 | 12.15 | 12.50 | |
| 11.15 | 11.55 | 12.20 | 12.30 | 1.00 | 1.35 | |
| 12.15 | 12.55 | 1.20 | 1.55 | 2.25 | 3.00 | |
| 1.00 | 1.40 | 2.10 | 2.40 | 3.10 | 3.50 | |
| 2.05 | 2.45 | 3.10 | 3.20 | 3.50 | 4.25 | |
| 3.15 | 3.55 | 4.20 | 4.30 | 5.00 | 5.35 | |
| 4.00 | 4.35 | 5.00 | 5.05 | 5.30 | 6.05 | |
| 4.45 | 5.25 | 5.50 | - | - | - | |
| 28 Mar - 22 May and 7 Sep - 27 Sep 2009 |
GR | HT | PB (A) | PB (D) | HT | GR |
| 9.45 | 10.25 | 10.50 | 11.00 | 11.30 | 12.05 | |
| 10.30 | 11.10 | 11.35 | 11.45 | 12.15 | 12.50 | |
| 12.15 | 12.55 | 1.20 | 1.50 | 2.20 | 2.55 | |
| 1.20 | 2.00 | 2.25 | 2.35 | 3.05 | 3.40 | |
| 3.05 | 3.45 | 4.20 | 4.30 | 5.00 | 5.35 | |
| 3.50 | 4.30 | 4.55 | 5.00 | 5.30 | 6.05 | |
| 24 Oct - 1 Nov 2009 | GR | HT | PB (A) | PB (D) | HT | GR |
| 9.45 | 10.20 | 10.40 | 10.45 | 11.05 | 11.40 | |
| 10.45 | 11.20 | 11.40 | 11.45 | 12.05 | 12.40 | |
| 11.50 | 12.25 | - | - | 12.25 | 1.05 | |
| 1.00 | 1.35 | 1.55 | 2.00 | 2.20 | 2.55 | |
| 1.15 | 1.50 | - | - | 1.50 | 2.25 | |
| 3.00 | 3.35 | 3.55 | 4.00 | 4.20 | 4.55 | |
| 3.30 | 4.05 | - | - | 4.05 | 4.40 | |
Due to the historical nature of the vessels wheelchair access is not always
possible. We advise passengers to call us prior to arrival to check details. Prices and times are subject to change without notice.
Services run weather and operations permitting.
* Closed on the 24th and 25th December.
Fares & services
Please ask about our special rates for advanced group bookings and educational discounts. We also offer private charter packages for weddings, birthdays, corporate hospitality or team building. Ask us for a Charter Pack.
| Glenridding/Pooley Bridge to Howtown | |||
| Adult | Child | Family | |
| Single | £5.50 | £2.75 | - |
| Return | £8.80 | £4.40 | £24.00 |
| Glenridding and Pooley Bridge Freedom of the Lake Pass | |||
| Adult | Child | Family | |
| Single | £7.50 | £3.75 | - |
| Return | £12.00 | £6.00 | £29.75 |
| Walkers’ Value Ticket | £10.50 | ||
| Any three stages | (children £5.25) | ||
New for 2009 purchase a full price, return Freedom of the Lake Pass and receive a voucher to travel on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway for half price.
Our Family Ticket is for 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children (children 5–15 years old inclusive, under 5s free).
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ cruises are designed to maximise your experience. Our Freedom of the Lake Pass allows you to hop on/off all day; alternatively, our shorter options provide the opportunity to travel on two different vessels. Please consult our timetable for your Howtown connection times on our shorter cruises. Small charge for dogs and cycles.
7 Day Lake Pass –
Adult £25, Child £12.50, Family £65.

For our regular visitors contact us for our season ticket information.
Please note Tesco Vouchers are only valid against our full fare adult and child Freedom of the Lake Return & Single Tickets.
For visitors with a wheelchair, please read our Access Statement.