How to travel from Bradford to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between Bradford and Ullapool is around 650km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bradford 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 → Bradford if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost£345($405)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£55($65)
Multiple bus operators
Train to Edinburgh, bus
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bradford and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bradford to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 10h 35m. 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 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).
The distance between Bradford and Ullapool is around 650km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 503km (313 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Bradford and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bradford to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bradford and Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Victoria then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bradford and Ullapool. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leeds, Edinburgh Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Bradford and Ullapool. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Victoria then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Bradford and Ullapool. The distance is around 650km (404 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bradford and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 5h 45m | £345($405) | twice daily | 1,396km (868 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 35m | £160($190) | twice daily | 669km (416 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus | 5h 40m | £270($320) | twice daily | 904km (562 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Victoria, plane and bus | 6h 20m | £140($165) | twice daily | 764km (475 miles) |
Bus | 10h 35m | £55($65) | 4 times a week | 709km (441 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh, bus + 2 similar | 8h 20m | £160($190) | twice daily | 770km (479 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 8h 25m | £87($105) | once daily | 770km (479 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, bus | 10hrs | £95($110) | once daily | 714km (444 miles) |
Drive | 7h 20m | £110($135) | on demand | 650km (404 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bradford and Ullapool
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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