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.
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.
👋 Also check out Ullapool → Carlisle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
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Take the bus to Glasgow then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
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Take the train to Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 5h 20m | £155($185) | twice daily | 795km (494 miles) |
Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 20m | £260($310) | twice daily | 556km (345 miles) |
Train to Haymarket, plane and ferry | 5h 25m | £290($345) | twice daily | 573km (356 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7hrs | £38($45) | twice daily | 518km (322 miles) |
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h 55m | £45($53) | once daily | 496km (308 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | £95($110) | twice daily | 547km (340 miles) |
Train to Inverness, Bus | 7h 35m | £55($65) | once daily | 551km (343 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | £84($100) | on demand | 481km (299 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ullapool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.