4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Ulverston
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Ulverston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Ulverston will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 12 trains that leave Manchester for Ulverston on Wed, Jul 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G890459:56 AM1h35Deansgate (DGT)11:31 AMUlverston station (ULV)$241One-way0 transfers- G89062 · C172288:56 AM2h00Deansgate (DGT)10:56 AMUlverston station (ULV)$271One-way1 transfer
- G89071 · C1723511:56 AM2h04Deansgate (DGT)2:00 PMUlverston station (ULV)$311One-way1 transfer
- G8904710:56 AM1h45Deansgate (DGT)12:41 PMUlverston station (ULV)$311One-way0 transfers
- G89593 · G8907212:39 PM2h04Deansgate (DGT)2:43 PMUlverston station (ULV)$311One-way1 transfer
- G890459:56 AM1h35Deansgate (DGT)11:31 AMUlverston station (ULV)$241One-way0 transfers
- G890533:56 PM1h36Deansgate (DGT)5:32 PMUlverston station (ULV)$311One-way0 transfers
- G8904710:56 AM1h45Deansgate (DGT)12:41 PMUlverston station (ULV)$311One-way0 transfers
- G890511:56 PM1h47Deansgate (DGT)3:43 PMUlverston station (ULV)$311One-way0 transfers
- G8907212:56 PM1h47Deansgate (DGT)2:43 PMUlverston station (ULV)$311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to Ulverston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Ulverston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Ulverston:
A bus is $0.61 (€0.50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Ulverston costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Ulverston take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
The journey is about 10m faster (1h 39m by train vs 1h 49m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($27 (€22) vs $32 (€26)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester to Ulverston train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Ulverston trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:06 PM Manchester | 2h37 | 2:43 PM Ulverston | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
| G89062 · C17228 | 8:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 2h00 | 10:56 AM Ulverston station (ULV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89045 | 9:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h35 | 11:31 AM Ulverston station (ULV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89047 | 10:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h45 | 12:41 PM Ulverston station (ULV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 W85179+C17235 | 11:24 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2h36 | 2:00 PM Ulverston station (ULV) | 1 transfer | |
G89585 · C17235+ W34033 | 11:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 2h21 | 2:00 PM Ulverston station (ULV) | 2 transfers | |
| G89071 · C17235 | 11:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 2h04 | 2:00 PM Ulverston station (ULV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89593 · G89072 | 12:39 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 2h04 | 2:43 PM Ulverston station (ULV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89072 | 12:56 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h47 | 2:43 PM Ulverston station (ULV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Ulverston
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Trains from Manchester to Ulverston run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 60 miles (97 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 60 miles (97 km) |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 4:05 AM |
Last train 10:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Ulverston trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Ulverston from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Ulverston
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Ulverston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ulverston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Ulverston
Most Manchester to Ulverston trains use the Manchester Airport to Ulverston station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Ulverston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Ulverston leave from?
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Deansgate from Manchester city centre
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate train station facilities and services
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Ulverston station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Ulverston from Ulverston city centre
Ulverston train station facilities and services
Ulverston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ulverston. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ulverston: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ulverston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ulverston: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Farmers Ulverston, The Sun Inn.
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