How to travel from Carlisle to Ullapool, United Kingdom

The distance between Carlisle and Ullapool is around 481km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Carlisle to Ullapool by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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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.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ullapool.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance481km (299 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Ullapool

There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Ullapool by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).

The distance between Carlisle and Ullapool is around 481km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 361km (224 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Carlisle and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Carlisle 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 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carlisle and Ullapool. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlisle to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow and Inverness. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

National Express, Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and Borders Buses run regular bus services between Carlisle and Ullapool. Buses run twice daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Stornoway (SYY) then take a ferry to Ullapool Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Carlisle and Ullapool. The distance is around 481km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Ullapool

Transport options from Carlisle to Ullapool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar
5h 20m
£155($185)
twice daily795km (494 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry5h 20m
£260($310)
twice daily556km (345 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane and ferry5h 25m
£290($345)
twice daily573km (356 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
£38($45)
twice daily518km (322 miles)
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station8h 55m
£45($53)
once daily496km (308 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
£95($110)
twice daily547km (340 miles)
Train to Inverness, Bus7h 35m
£55($65)
once daily551km (343 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
£84($100)
on demand481km (299 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