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Science and Industry Museum
Major museum on Manchester’s industrial heritage, science, engineering, and transport, set on the historic Liverpool Road site.


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Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
1h 39m
Average duration
2h 8m
Trains per day
8
Distance
97 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulverston to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ulverston to Manchester:
A train is $0.77 (€0.63) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ulverston to Manchester costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
The journey is about 13m faster (1h 42m by train vs 1h 55m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 (€23) 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 Trains Limited.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Ulverston to Manchester trains for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G89801 | 8:59 AM Ulverston station (ULV) | 1h47 | 10:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89801 · G89813 | 8:59 AM Ulverston station (ULV) | 2h14 | 11:13 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
W84902+ G85469 | 9:22 AM Ulverston station (ULV) | 2h17 | 11:39 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G85469+ W84902+ G89837 | 9:22 AM Ulverston station (ULV) | 2h50 | 12:12 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 2 transfers | |
G89886 · C32631 | 11:11 AM Ulverston station (ULV) | 2h27 | 1:38 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G89886 | 11:11 AM Ulverston station (ULV) | 1h39 | 12:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89888 | 12:06 PM Ulverston station (ULV) | 1h44 | 1:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84911+ C17211 | 1:12 PM Ulverston station (ULV) | 2h08 | 3:20 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ulverston to Manchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:57, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 60 miles (97 km) distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 60 miles (97 km) |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 3:57 AM |
Last train 10:26 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester -> St Peter's Square, Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ulverston to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ulverston to Manchester trains use the Ulverston to Manchester Airport station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Use this guide to compare Ulverston and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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.
Ticket office support is available at Ulverston. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Ulverston: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ulverston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ulverston: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Farmers Ulverston, The Sun Inn.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
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.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
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.
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 options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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