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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ulverston has to offer.

When to visit Ulverston

Ulverston in April
Estimated hotel price
€70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ulverston in April
Estimated hotel price
€70
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, 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ulverston to London takes 3h 10m and costs around €41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about €84 for a 3h 41m 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 Budget and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ulverston using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 233 km and will cost you around €14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €12 for a journey of 241 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, 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ulverston to London takes 3h 10m and costs around €41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about €84 for a 3h 41m 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 Budget and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ulverston using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 233 km and will cost you around €14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €12 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Ulverston

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ulverston

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,106 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,096 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,547 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,335 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,099 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,150 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (913 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ulverston

Average rates range from around €117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €114 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ulverston

Most booked hotels in Ulverston

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Lonsdale House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€115+
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Newby Bridge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€91+
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Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€100+
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The Swan Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€144+
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Hiring a car in Ulverston

Expect to pay €1.56 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 €18.64 and €24.86.

Expect to pay €1.56 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 €18.64 and €24.86.