The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Ulverston
- Cheapest price on Nov 03
- €23
- Average ticket price on Nov 03
- €31
- Fastest journey on Nov 03
- 1 h 35 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 03
- 1 h 50 m
- Trains on Nov 03
- 6
- 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 €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 6 trains from Manchester to Ulverston, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 7 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.
G89062 · C172288:56 AM 2h00 Deansgate (DGT) 10:56 AM Ulverston station (ULV) €23 1 One-way 1 transfer
G890459:56 AM 1h35 Deansgate (DGT) 11:31 AM Ulverston station (ULV) €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
W85165+
G890427:25 AM 2h07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 9:32 AM Ulverston station (ULV) €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
W85164+
G855586:25 AM 1h51 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 8:16 AM Ulverston station (ULV) €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
G890427:56 AM 1h36 Deansgate (DGT) 9:32 AM Ulverston station (ULV) €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
G890459:56 AM 1h35 Deansgate (DGT) 11:31 AM Ulverston station (ULV) €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
G890427:56 AM 1h36 Deansgate (DGT) 9:32 AM Ulverston station (ULV) €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
W85164+
G855586:25 AM 1h51 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 8:16 AM Ulverston station (ULV) €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
G89062 · C172288:56 AM 2h00 Deansgate (DGT) 10:56 AM Ulverston station (ULV) €23 1 One-way 1 transfer
W85165+
G890427:25 AM 2h07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 9:32 AM Ulverston station (ULV) €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Ulverston
Trains from Manchester to Ulverston run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 4:05 AM |
Last train 10:24 PM |
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Live departures
Manchester to Ulverston train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Ulverston trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W85164+ G85558 | 6:25 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h51 | 8:16 AM Ulverston station (ULV) | 1 transfer | |
G89545+ W34213+ G85583 | 6:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 2h23 | 9:02 AM Ulverston station (ULV) | 2 transfers | |
W85165+ G89042 | 7:25 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2h07 | 9:32 AM Ulverston station (ULV) | 1 transfer | |
G89042 | 7:56 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h36 | 9:32 AM Ulverston station (ULV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Manchester and Ulverston
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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 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.
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.
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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