The distance between Dunfermline and Ullapool is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Ullapool by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 and then to Ferry Terminal.
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Take the train to Perth and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Ullapool by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).
The distance between Dunfermline and Ullapool is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (141 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Dunfermline and Ullapool by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Ullapool is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Dunfermline and Ullapool. We recommend that you drive to Ullapool. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dunfermline and Ullapool. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunfermline to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Park & Ride, Perth Broxden Park And Ride and Bus Station Stance 3. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
Scottish Citylink and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Dunfermline and Ullapool. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 and then to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Dunfermline and Ullapool. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Ullapool is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £46 ($54).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 45m | £46($54) | twice daily | 326km (202 miles) |
Bus via Bus Station Stance 3 | 4h 55m | £42($50) | twice daily | 326km (203 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 55m | £51($60) | twice daily | 353km (219 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | £55($65) | on demand | 315km (196 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ullapool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.