How to travel from Manchester to Ulverston

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Compare train 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 train, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 60 miles (97 km)

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Driving

$28

Average price

Cheapest

$33

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 49m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Northern Rail

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The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Ulverston is a train with an average price of $28 (€23).
The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Ulverston is by train with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Ulverston take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 58m.

Yes, you can take a train between Manchester and Ulverston.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Ulverston among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 10m faster (1h 39m by train vs 1h 49m by car) and roughly $4 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 (€23) vs $33 (€27)). 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.

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from Manchester to Ulverston

How to get from Manchester to Ulverston by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Manchester to Ulverston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Transpennine ExpressW84937 · W85211+Northern RailG85524
    8:30 PM2h31
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    11:01 PMUlverston station (ULV)
    $231One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Transpennine ExpressW84937 · W85211+Northern RailG85524
    8:30 PM2h31
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    11:01 PMUlverston station (ULV)
    $231One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Northern RailC31721
    9:58 AM1h40
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    11:38 AMUlverston station (ULV)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailG89056
    7:52 PM1h52
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    9:44 PMUlverston station (ULV)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG89052
    4:52 PM1h51
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    6:43 PMUlverston station (ULV)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailC31897 · G89064 · C17236
    8:05 AM2h48
    Deansgate (DGT)
    10:53 AMUlverston station (ULV)
    $381One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Ulverston

Travel to Ulverston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Ulverston.

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You can travel between Manchester and Ulverston by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Ulverston is a train with an average price of $28 (€23).
The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Ulverston is by train with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Ulverston take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 58m.

The distance from Manchester to Ulverston is approximately 60 miles (97 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Ulverston is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Ulverston as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Ulverston:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Airport (MIA) and arrive in Ulverston station (ULV).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Isle of Man (Steam Packet Company) and arrive in Douglas.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Ulverston, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Ulverston by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Ulverston:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Ulverston often also extend their vacation to go to London, Lancaster, Edinburgh, Barrow-in-Furness, Stratford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ulverston and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ulverston to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Ulverston, allowing time to visit its charming market town center, the Laurel and Hardy Museum, and the scenic trails of the Lake District nearby.

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