Introduction
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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ulverston has to offer.

When to visit Ulverston

Ulverston in May
Estimated hotel price
€101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ulverston in May
Estimated hotel price
€101
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 Shannon and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Ulverston. The train journey from Ulverston to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around €38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about €127 for a 3h 15m 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

You can travel by bus to Ulverston using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 105 km and will cost you around €14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €9 for a journey of 113 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 Shannon and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Ulverston. The train journey from Ulverston to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around €38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about €127 for a 3h 15m 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

You can travel by bus to Ulverston using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 105 km and will cost you around €14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €9 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Ulverston

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ulverston

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,891 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,935 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,209 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,278 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ulverston

Average rates range from around €106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €105 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ulverston

Most booked hotels in Ulverston

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Landing Cottage Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€114+
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The Swan Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€153+
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Newby Bridge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€116+
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Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€121+
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Hiring a car in Ulverston

Expect to pay €1.68 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 €20.16 and €26.88.

Expect to pay €1.68 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 €20.16 and €26.88.