Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 November
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ulverston in November
Estimated hotel price
£77
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 60 miles 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 Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. The train station in Ulverston is called Ulverston, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ulverston is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 61 miles from Ulverston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ulverston, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

Although Ulverston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 60 miles 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 Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. The train station in Ulverston is called Ulverston, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ulverston is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 61 miles from Ulverston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ulverston, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Ulverston

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ulverston

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ulverston

Average rates range from around £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ulverston

Most booked hotels in Ulverston

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Rusland Pool Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Lakeside Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£171+
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Whitewater Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Newby Bridge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£125+
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The Swan Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£134+
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Hiring a car in Ulverston

Hiring a car in Ulverston costs £43 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ulverston, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Ulverston costs £43 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ulverston, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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