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Compare train and bus for London to Ulverston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Ulverston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $102.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$102 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Ulverston:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ulverston costing on average $102 (€83).
Other travel options to Ulverston take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 42m.
The journey is about 2h 7m faster (3h 26m by train vs 5h 33m by car) and roughly $35 (€28) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($102 (€83) vs $137 (€111)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Ulverston
How to get from London to Ulverston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Ulverston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:10 AM6h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:55 PMLancaster, University$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:10 AM6h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:55 PMLancaster, University$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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G8904812:29 PM3h14London Euston (EUS)3:43 PMUlverston station (ULV)$1551One-way1 transfer
Other options
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C172381:02 PM3h43London Euston (EUS)4:45 PMUlverston station (ULV)$1551One-way1 transfer
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C172229:46 AM4h10London Euston (EUS)1:56 PMUlverston station (ULV)$1551One-way1 transfer
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G890521:52 PM4h51London Euston (EUS)6:43 PMUlverston station (ULV)$1551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:30 AM7h25London, Victoria Coach Station5:55 PMLancaster, University$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Ulverston:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ulverston costing on average $102 (€83).
Other travel options to Ulverston take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 42m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Ulverston as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Ulverston station (ULV).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Lancaster, University.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ulverston by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Ulverston by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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