How to travel from Cambridge to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between Cambridge and Ullapool is around 852km (530 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Cambridge 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 → Cambridge if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Stevenage, plane and bus
Take the train to Stevenage then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£200($235)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to London Finchley Road, Edinburgh Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration15hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£63($75)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Peterborough then Doncaster and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cambridge and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 15hrs. 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 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($235).
The distance between Cambridge and Ullapool is around 852km (530 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 717km (445 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Cambridge and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £200 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cambridge and Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Stevenage then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cambridge and Ullapool. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cambridge to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Finchley Road, Edinburgh Bus Station and Inverness. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15hrs.
FlixBus, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Cambridge and Ullapool. Buses run twice daily and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 25m.
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 Cambridge and Ullapool. The distance is around 899km (559 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cambridge and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Stevenage, plane and bus + 6 similar | 4h 55m | £200($235) | twice daily | 852km (530 miles) |
| Train to Farringdon, plane and bus | 5hrs | £230($275) | twice daily | 944km (587 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | £195($230) | twice daily | 1,000km (621 miles) |
| Train to London St Pancras International LL, plane and bus | 5h 40m | £245($290) | twice daily | 954km (593 miles) |
| Train to Stevenage, plane and bus | 6h 40m | £185($220) | twice daily | 930km (578 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7hrs | £165($195) | twice daily | 945km (587 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train and bus | 7hrs | £170($200) | twice daily | 970km (603 miles) |
Bus | 15hrs | £63($75) | twice daily | 1,062km (660 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 25m | £125($145) | 3 times a week | 946km (588 miles) |
| Train to Finsbury Park, bus | 13h 30m | £87($105) | once a week | 1,101km (684 miles) |
Drive | 9h 45m | £155($185) | on demand | 899km (559 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cambridge and Ullapool
Train operators
LNER
Grand Central
Thameslink
Great Northern
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