How to travel from Dartmoor National Park to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Ullapool is around 994km (617 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Dartmoor National Park to Ullapool by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ullapool → Dartmoor National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£230($270)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23, Glasgow then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration18h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£55($65)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£255($300)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dartmoor National Park and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dartmoor National Park to Ullapool by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($270).
The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Ullapool is around 994km (617 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 819km (509 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Dartmoor National Park and Ullapool by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Dartmoor National Park 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 Dartmoor National Park and Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dartmoor National Park and Ullapool. It typically takes around 18h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dartmoor National Park to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dunna Bridge, Sherborne Road, Newton Abbot, Heathrow Airport London T23, Glasgow and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 25m.
National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Dartmoor National Park and Ullapool. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dartmoor National Park to Ullapool. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 7h 30m.
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 Dartmoor National Park and Ullapool. The distance is around 1,082km (672 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Ullapool is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £425 ($505).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dartmoor National Park and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 6h 25m | £230($270) | once a week | 994km (617 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train and bus | 7h 30m | £380($450) | twice daily | 1,020km (634 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 30m | £425($505) | twice daily | 1,029km (640 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus | 7h 45m | £290($345) | once a week | 1,034km (642 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus | 8h 15m | £340($405) | once a week | 1,098km (682 miles) |
Bus | 18h 25m | £55($65) | once a week | 1,325km (824 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 13h 15m | £255($300) | once a week | 1,185km (736 miles) |
| Train to Cardiff Central, bus | 16h 55m | £185($220) | once a week | 1,246km (774 miles) |
Drive | 11h 45m | £190($220) | on demand | 1,082km (672 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dartmoor National Park and Ullapool
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
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