Ulverston travel guide

Ulverston Tourism | Ulverston Guide

You're Going to Love Ulverston

With a population of 11 460, Ulverston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

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
€100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ulverston in February
Estimated hotel price
€100
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 Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus 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 Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around €11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €56 for a 1h 28m 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 INTERRENT , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ulverston, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 105 km and will cost you around €6. From Thorner, the ticket costs about €10 for a journey of 129 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 Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus 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 Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around €11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €56 for a 1h 28m 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 INTERRENT , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ulverston, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 105 km and will cost you around €6. From Thorner, the ticket costs about €10 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Ulverston

Airlines serving Ulverston

Lufthansa
Good (4,507 reviews)
KLM
Good (830 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,299 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,868 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,477 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,520 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (216 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
LOT
Good (679 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,113 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (891 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (819 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 €100 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)
€74+
The Swan Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€217+
Whitewater Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€84+
Newby Bridge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
€165+

Hiring a car in Ulverston

Expect to pay €1.71 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 €20.44 and €27.26. The most frequently booked car type in Ulverston is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 6% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.71 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 €20.44 and €27.26. The most frequently booked car type in Ulverston is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 6% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.