How to travel from Blackpool to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between Blackpool and Ullapool is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Blackpool to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ullapool → Blackpool if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£54($64)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £54 ($64) and will take around 10h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).
The distance between Blackpool and Ullapool is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 472km (293 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Blackpool and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £54 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Blackpool and Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Ullapool. It typically takes around 10h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 5m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Blackpool and Ullapool. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Ullapool is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Ullapool. Stornoway Airport (SYY) (SYY) and Benbecula Airport (BEB) (BEB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Blackpool and Ullapool. The distance is around 642km (399 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 4h 50m | £160($190) | twice daily | 679km (422 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus | 5h 40m | £260($305) | twice daily | 899km (559 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane and bus | 6h 35m | £140($170) | twice daily | 774km (481 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool Lime Street, plane and bus | 6h 35m | £375($440) | twice daily | 1,539km (956 miles) |
Bus | 10h 5m | £54($64) | once daily | 700km (435 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 7h 30m | £140($165) | twice daily | 719km (447 miles) |
| Train to Wigan North Western, bus | 8h 45m | £130($155) | twice daily | 727km (452 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, Bus | 9h 20m | £65($77) | once daily | 723km (449 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | £110($130) | on demand | 642km (399 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Blackpool and Ullapool
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Ullapool
The following major airports near Ullapool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Ullapool
Stornoway Airport (SYY)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Ullapool
Benbecula Airport (BEB)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Ullapool