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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 $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 43m by train vs 1h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $33 (€28) compared to roughly $32 (€27) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Manchester to Ulverston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Ulverston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:25 PM3h18Manchester11:43 PMUlverston$301One-way0 transfers
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- 8:25 PM3h18Manchester11:43 PMUlverston$301One-way0 transfers
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- 8:25 PM3h18Manchester11:43 PMUlverston$301One-way0 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.
- Around 7 trains 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Ulverston by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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