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
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ulverston in February
Estimated hotel price
£80
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 Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £6 for a 1h 17m 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 108 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 Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £6 for a 1h 17m 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 108 km.

Airports near Ulverston

Airlines serving Ulverston

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ulverston

Average rates range from around £111 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)
£64+
The Swan Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£154+
Lakeside Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£169+
Whitewater Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Newby Bridge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£161+

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 £17.77 and £23.69. Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ulverston, while also 75% 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 £17.77 and £23.69. Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ulverston, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.