Timetables and Fares
with Ullswater 'Steamers'
Main Pier Timetable
View our interactive timetable below to see sailing times on your selected day of travel. You can also find all of our ticket options and fare information to help you plan your day out. You can download our 2019 brochure here too!
Please note that the fares displayed are our ticket office prices; if you book your tickets in advance online you will save! From time to time we may have to change timetables at short notice and our services run weather permitting.
Dogs and bicycles are permitted subject to a small charge and we have cycle racks at both main pier houses.
GR - Glenridding, AF - Aira Force, HT - Howtown, PB - Pooley Bridge
(D) = Departure Time, (A) = Arrival Time
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 |
| 10.00 | 10.20 | - | - | - | - | 10.30 | 10.50 |
| 10.50 | - | 11.25 | 11.50 | 12.00 | 12.25 | - | 13.00 |
| 11.00 | 11.20 | - | - | - | - | 11.30 | 11.50 |
| 11.20 | - | 11.55 | 12.20 | 12.30 | 12.55 | - | 13.30 |
| 12.00 | 12.20 | - | - | - | - | 12.30 | 12.50 |
| 12.15 | - | 12.50 | 13.15 | 14.00 | 14.25 | - | 15.00 |
| 13.00 | 13.20 | - | - | - | - | 13.30 | 13.50 |
| 13.40 | - | 14.15 | 14.40 | 14.50 | 15.15 | - | 15.50 |
| 14.10 | - | 14.45 | 15.10 | 15.20 | 15.45 | - | 16.20 |
| 14.30 | 14.50 | - | - | - | - | 15.00 | 15.20 |
| 15.25 | - | 16.00 | 16.25 | 16.35 | 17.00 | - | 17.35 |
| 15.30 | 15.50 | - | - | - | - | 16.00 | 16.20 |
| 16.00 | - | 16.35 | 17.00 | 17.05 | 17.30 | - | 18.05 |
| 16.30 | 16.50 | - | - | - | - | 17.00 | 17.20 |
| 16.40 | 17.00 | 17.25 | 17.50 | - | - | - | - |
GR - Glenridding, HT - Howtown, PB - Pooley Bridge, (A) - Arrival, (D) - Departure
Fares & Services 2019
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
| (Colours refer to timetable) | Red | Lilac | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult - On The Day | £16.50 | £16.50 | £13.50 |
| Adult - Online | £14.50 | £14.50 | £11.50 |
| Child - On The Day | £9.90 | £9.90 | £8.10 |
| Child - Online | £8.70 | £8.70 | £6.90 |
| Family - On The Day | £47.80 | £47.80 | £39.00 |
| Family - Online | £42.00 | £42.00 | £35.15 |
| 4 Adults - On The Day | £57.80 | £57.80 | £47.30 |
| 4 Adults - Online | £50.75 | £50.75 | £40.25 |
Walkers Tickets
Glenridding OR Pooley Bridge to Howtown
Single journey approx 35 minutes.
Single journey approx 35 minutes.
| Adult | Child | Family | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | £7.30 | £4.40 | - |
| Return | £11.65 | £7.00 | £32.90 |
Glenridding to Aira Force
Single journey approx 20 minutes.
Single journey approx 20 minutes.
| Adult | Child |  | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | £6.40 | £3.90 | |
| Return | £9.80 | £5.90 | |
| 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 | £8.80 | £5.30 | |
| 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 | £6.40 | £3.90 | |
| Return | £9.80 | £5.90 |
Season Tickets
The Ullswater ‘Steamers’ season ticket is fantastic value. It gives unlimited travel on the ‘Steamers’ scheduled service for 12 months from the date of issue (not valid for charters or special events).
The Ullswater ‘Steamers’ season ticket is fantastic value. It gives unlimited travel on the ‘Steamers’ scheduled service for 12 months from the date of issue (not valid for charters or special events).
To purchase your season ticket please fill in our application form and return to us with a passport sized photo of each applicant.
| Adult | Child | Family | Dog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £85.00 | £42.50 | £234.00 | £16.00 |
Gift Experiences
Cruise for two with a bottle of prosecco. Enjoy a full round the lake cruise on our scheduled service for two adults with a bottle of prosecco. Cruise must be taken from Glenridding.
Glenridding to Pooley Bridge
(or vice versa)
Single journey approx 65 minutes.
(or vice versa)
Single journey approx 65 minutes.
| Adult | Child | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | £10.20 | £6.10 |
| Adult | Child | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £43.00 | £25.80 |
Mansion, Boots and Boats
Enjoy great savings to visit both Ullswater 'Steamers and Dalemain Historic Mansion & Gardens. Valid for one entry to each attraction, valid for 48 hours from first entry point. Only available to buy online.
Enjoy great savings to visit both Ullswater 'Steamers and Dalemain Historic Mansion & Gardens. Valid for one entry to each attraction, valid for 48 hours from first entry point. Only available to buy online.
| Adult | Child | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £22.00 | £8.00 |
Paws for a drink at the main Pier Houses. Dogs are welcome onboard for just £1.00.
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!
Gift Vouchers
Treat someone to something special with our gift vouchers. Minimum gift voucher value is £5.00.