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
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ulverston in February
Estimated hotel price
£79
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 Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bradford, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 24m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ulverston, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 65 miles and will cost you around £9. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 70 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 Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bradford, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 24m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ulverston, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 65 miles and will cost you around £9. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Ulverston

Airlines serving Ulverston

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ulverston

Average rates range from around £112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £97 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ulverston

Most booked hotels in Ulverston

Rusland Pool Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£72+
The Swan Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£155+
Lakeside Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£130+
Whitewater Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Newby Bridge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£147+

Hiring a car in Ulverston

Hiring a car in Ulverston costs £42 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% 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 £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Ulverston is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ulverston costs £42 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% 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 £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Ulverston is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.