The distance between Dover and Ullapool is around 952km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 11 different ways to get from Dover 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 → Dover if you're planning a return trip.
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.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Dover to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £63 ($74) and will take around 15h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).
The distance between Dover and Ullapool is around 952km (592 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 860km (535 miles)
It takes around 10h 35m to get from Dover and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dover to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £230 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £63 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Dover 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 5hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dover and Ullapool. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dover to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Canterbury Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 50m.
National Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Dover and Ullapool. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover 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 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dover and Ullapool. The distance is around 1,088km (676 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 35m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus + 6 similar | 5hrs | £230($275) | twice daily | 952km (592 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus | 5hrs | £250($295) | twice daily | 972km (604 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | £190($225) | twice daily | 1,031km (641 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus | 6h 50m | £325($385) | twice daily | 1,052km (654 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus | 7h 10m | £235($275) | twice daily | 1,109km (689 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, plane and bus | 7h 45m | £285($340) | twice daily | 1,082km (672 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, plane and bus | 7h 45m | £270($320) | twice daily | 1,061km (659 miles) |
Bus | 15h 50m | £63($74) | twice daily | 1,147km (713 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 10h 35m | £135($160) | once daily | 1,141km (709 miles) |
Train to London Bridge, bus | 14h 30m | £100($120) | once daily | 1,157km (719 miles) |
Drive | 11h 35m | £190($225) | on demand | 1,088km (676 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ullapool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.