How to travel from Canterbury to Ullapool, United Kingdom

The distance between Canterbury and Ullapool is around 941km (585 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.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Canterbury 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 UllapoolCanterbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Luton Airport Parkway then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £230($275)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £57($68)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
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Drive

Drive to Ullapool.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Distance1,062km (660 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Ullapool

There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £57 ($68) and will take around 15h 15m. 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 £230 ($275).

The distance between Canterbury and Ullapool is around 941km (585 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 838km (521 miles)

It takes around 10h 25m to get from Canterbury and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury 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 £230 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Canterbury and Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Luton Airport Parkway then fly from London Luton (LTN) 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 Canterbury and Ullapool. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 15m.

National Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Canterbury and Ullapool. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Canterbury and Ullapool. The distance is around 1,062km (660 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 25m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Ullapool

Transport options from Canterbury to Ullapool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus + 6 similar
4h 50m
£230($275)
twice daily941km (585 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus4h 55m
£250($295)
twice daily961km (597 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 15m
£190($225)
twice daily1,020km (634 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus6h 40m
£325($385)
twice daily1,041km (647 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus6h 60m
£235($275)
twice daily1,098km (682 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane and bus7h 35m
£280($335)
twice daily1,071km (665 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane and bus7h 35m
£265($315)
twice daily1,050km (652 miles)
Bus
15h 15m
£57($68)
twice daily1,122km (697 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
10h 25m
£135($160)
once daily1,130km (702 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, bus13h 45m
£100($115)
once daily1,143km (710 miles)
Drive
11h 20m
£185($215)
on demand1,062km (660 miles)

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Airports near Ullapool

The following major airports near Ullapool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Ullapool
SYY
Stornoway Airport (SYY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Ullapool
BEB
Benbecula Airport (BEB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Ullapool