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 February
Estimated hotel price
€98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ulverston in February
Estimated hotel price
€98
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. Liverpool J. Lennon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Ulverston to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 47m and costs around €27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €41 for a 3h 10m 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 Edinburgh, which is about 121 miles from Ulverston. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ulverston using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 70 miles and will cost you around €5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €16 for a journey of 140 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. Liverpool J. Lennon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Ulverston to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 47m and costs around €27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €41 for a 3h 10m 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 Edinburgh, which is about 121 miles from Ulverston. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ulverston using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 70 miles and will cost you around €5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €16 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Ulverston

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ulverston

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,732 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,691 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,077 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,196 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,093 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,179 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,433 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ulverston

Average rates range from around €105 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

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Newby Bridge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€108+
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The Swan Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€154+
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Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€102+
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Hiring a car in Ulverston

Expect to pay €1.57 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 €18.83 and €25.11.

Expect to pay €1.57 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 €18.83 and €25.11.