Introduction
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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ulverston has to offer.

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
€88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ulverston in November
Estimated hotel price
€88
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. Liverpool J. Lennon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Ulverston from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ulverston, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ulverston to London takes 3h 05m and costs around €42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about €66 for a 4h 14m 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 Edinburgh, which is about 195 km from Ulverston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ulverston, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 113 km and will cost you around €11. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 121 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. Liverpool J. Lennon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Ulverston from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ulverston, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ulverston to London takes 3h 05m and costs around €42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about €66 for a 4h 14m 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 Edinburgh, which is about 195 km from Ulverston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ulverston, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 113 km and will cost you around €11. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 121 km.

Airports near Ulverston

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ulverston

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ulverston

Average rates range from around €134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €113 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ulverston

Most booked hotels in Ulverston

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The Rusland Pool Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€144+
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Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€124+
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Newby Bridge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€132+
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The Swan Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€173+
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Hiring a car in Ulverston

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.34 and €24.46. The most frequently booked car type in Ulverston is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.34 and €24.46. The most frequently booked car type in Ulverston is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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