Ulverston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ulverston

With a population of 11,460, Ulverston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ulverston to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Ulverston

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bay Horse (Canal Foot) and The General Burgoyne (Church Road) are great picks.

When to visit Ulverston

Ulverston in February
Estimated hotel price
£81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ulverston in February
Estimated hotel price
£81
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ulverston

Plane

Although Ulverston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 97 km from Ulverston. The shortest domestic flight to Ulverston departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ulverston, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ulverston to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 40m trip. The train station in Ulverston is called Ulverston, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ulverston is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 97 km from Ulverston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ulverston, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 193 km.

Plane

Although Ulverston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 97 km from Ulverston. The shortest domestic flight to Ulverston departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ulverston, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ulverston to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 40m trip. The train station in Ulverston is called Ulverston, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ulverston is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 97 km from Ulverston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ulverston, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Ulverston

Airlines serving Ulverston

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ulverston

Average rates range from around £107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £89 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ulverston

Most booked hotels in Ulverston

The Rusland Pool Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£68+
The Swan Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£147+
Lakeside Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£170+
Whitewater Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£45+
Newby Bridge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£162+

Hiring a car in Ulverston

Hiring a car in Ulverston costs £34 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ulverston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.74. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ulverston, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Ulverston costs £34 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ulverston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.74. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ulverston, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.