How to travel from Edinburgh to Ullapool, United Kingdom

The distance between Edinburgh and Ullapool is around 338km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Edinburgh 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 UllapoolEdinburgh if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Stornoway (SYY) then take a ferry to Ullapool Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £250($300)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £56($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Ullapool.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance338km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Ullapool

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Ullapool by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £59 ($70).

The distance between Edinburgh and Ullapool is around 338km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (154 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Edinburgh and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Ullapool is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £59 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Edinburgh and Ullapool. We recommend that you drive to Ullapool. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Ullapool. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Ullapool. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Ullapool. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Edinburgh and Ullapool. The distance is around 338km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around £56 ($66).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Ullapool

Transport options from Edinburgh to Ullapool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar
4h 20m
£250($300)
twice daily414km (257 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 25m
£275($330)
twice daily1,365km (848 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
£30($36)
twice daily343km (213 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 60m
£56($66)
twice daily389km (242 miles)
Train to Inverness, Bus5h 35m
£53($63)
once daily389km (242 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£59($70)
on demand338km (210 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