Ulverston to Birmingham by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Ulverston to Birmingham? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 207 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Ulverston and Birmingham

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £38.90, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Ulverston to Birmingham departure timetable

On this route, 27 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Ulverston at 05:09 and the last leaving at 22:04 during the week.

For weekend travel to Birmingham, the earliest departure is at 05:16 and the last one is at 22:04. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 27 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Ulverston to Birmingham

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 45 minutes, spanning 207 kilometres in total.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Ulverston and Birmingham?

You can secure tickets for travel between Ulverston and Birmingham up to 3 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your Ulverston to Birmingham travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Birmingham.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Ulverston to Birmingham by train?

The train route from Ulverston to Birmingham covers 207 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from Ulverston to Birmingham cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is £38.90. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Ulverston to Birmingham?

You can book your tickets 3 months in advance for this route.

What’s the travel time from Ulverston to Birmingham by train?

The fastest journey is 2 hours and 45 minutes.