Timetables and Fares
with Ullswater 'Steamers'
Lake cruises on England’s most beautiful lake
Main Pier Timetable
Glenridding, Aira Force, Howtown, Pooley Bridge
Our 2018/19 brochure, includes fares and timetable. Dogs and Bicycles are permitted, subject to small charge.
There are cycle racks at both Pier Houses.
Using the Timetable
Select the date of your visit on the calendar below. The timetable will then be updated to show the sailing times on your chosen date.
Colour denotes the timetable used on day
Today's Timetable - Red
| GR (D) | AF | HT | PB (A) | PB (D) | HT | AF | GR (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | 9.45 | 10.10 | 10.35 | 10.55 |
| 9.45 | - | 10.20 | 10.45 | 10.55 | 11.20 | - | 11.55 |
| 10.50 | - | 11.25 | 11.50 | 12.00 | 12.25 | - | 1.00 |
| 11.20 | - | 11.55 | 12.20 | 12.30 | 12.55 | - | 1.30 |
| 12.15 | - | 12.50 | 1.15 | 2.00 | 2.25 | - | 3.00 |
| 1.40 | - | 2.15 | 2.40 | 2.50 | 3.15 | - | 3.50 |
| 2.10 | - | 2.45 | 3.10 | 3.20 | 3.45 | - | 4.20 |
| 3.15 | - | 3.50 | 4.15 | 4.35 | 5.00 | - | 5.35 |
| 4.00 | - | 4.35 | 5.00 | 5.05 | 5.30 | - | 6.05 |
| 4.40 | 5.00 | 5.25 | 5.50 | - | - | - | - |
Extra Sailing Aira Force
| GR (D) | AF (A) | AF (D) | GR (A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.00 | 10.20 | 10.25 | 10.45 |
| 11.00 | 11.20 | 11.30 | 11.50 |
| 12.00 | 12.20 | 12.30 | 12.50 |
| 1.00 | 1.20 | 1.25 | 1.45 |
| 2.30 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 3.25 |
| 3.30 | 3.50 | 4.00 | 4.20 |
| 4.30 | 4.50 | 5.00 | 5.20 |
GR - Glenridding, HT - Howtown, PB - Pooley Bridge, (A) - Arrival, (D) - Departure
Fares & Services 2018
Our Cruise All Piers Pass offers you great value; valid for 24 hours from first point of entry, hop on/off all day, a free lake guide and 50% off at sister attraction Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway. Other offers include Early bird 10% off and four adult concessions.
Please note, if you wish to buy online and save, tickets must be purchased 24 hours in advance. Tickets can be purchased on the day from our pier houses.
Free travel for children under 5.
Child: 5-15 Family: 2+2
Cruise All Piers Pass
Minimum journey 140 minutes but you can hop on/off all day.
| (Colours refer to timetable) | Red | Lilac | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADULT gate price | £15.95 | £15.95 | £13.00 |
| CHILD gate price | £9.60 | £9.60 | £7.80 |
| FAMILY gate price | £46.30 | £46.30 | £35.75 |
| 4 ADULT gate price | £55.80 | £55.80 | £45.50 |
Walkers Tickets
Glenridding OR Pooley Bridge to Howtown
Single journey approx 35 minutes.
Single journey approx 35 minutes.
| Adult | Child | Family | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | £7.05 | £4.25 | - |
| Return | £11.20 | £6.75 | £31.20 |
Glenridding to Aira Force
Single journey approx 20 minutes.
Single journey approx 20 minutes.
| Adult | Child |  | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | £6.20 | £3.75 | |
| Return | £9.35 | £5.60 | |
| This ticket helps support National Trust conservation projects. | |||
Pooley Bridge to Aira Force
Single journey approx 45 minutes.
Single journey approx 45 minutes.
| Adult | Child | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | £8.50 | £5.10 | |
| This ticket helps support National Trust conservation projects. | |||
Howtown to Aira Force
Single journey approx 25 minutes.
Single journey approx 25 minutes.
| Adult | Child | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | £6.20 | £3.75 | |
| Return | £9.35 | £5.60 |
Glenridding to Pooley Bridge
(or vice versa)
Single journey approx 65 minutes.
(or vice versa)
Single journey approx 65 minutes.
| Adult | Child | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | £9.85 | £5.90 |
Valid for 5 days from first entry
| Adult | Child | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £41.60 | £24.95 |
Paws for a drink at the main Pier Houses. Dogs are welcome onboard for just £1.
Bicycles are permitted onboard (excluding the extra Aira Force shuttle sailings) at a small charge of £1.50. Limited number per sailing. Bike racks at both main Pier Houses.
Fare donations on single journeys via Howtown help to fund footpath and conservation projects in the Ullswater valley. Your ticket helps!