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 July
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ulverston in July
Estimated hotel price
$58
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. The shortest flight to Ulverston from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 11h 16m.

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 $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $7 for a 1h 17m trip. The train station in Ulverston is called Ulverston, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ulverston is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 121 miles from Ulverston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ulverston, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 45 miles and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 67 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. The shortest flight to Ulverston from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 11h 16m.

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 $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $7 for a 1h 17m trip. The train station in Ulverston is called Ulverston, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ulverston is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 121 miles from Ulverston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ulverston, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ulverston takes 45 miles and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 67 miles.

Airports near Ulverston

Airlines serving Ulverston

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ulverston

Average rates range from around $153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $123 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ulverston

Most booked hotels in Ulverston

Parkknott Retreat
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, 353 reviews)
$225+
The Rusland Pool Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1581 reviews)
$81+
The Swan Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2277 reviews)
$196+
Lakeside Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 795 reviews)
$224+
Whitewater Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1517 reviews)
$157+
Newby Bridge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1482 reviews)
$203+

Renting a car in Ulverston

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Ulverston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ulverston, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Ulverston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ulverston, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.