How to travel from Exeter to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between Exeter and Ullapool is around 930km (578 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Exeter to Ullapool by train, plane, 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 → Exeter 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.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£225($265)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Bristol, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£74($87)
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.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exeter and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Exeter to Ullapool by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £74 ($87) and will take around 13h 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 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).
The distance between Exeter and Ullapool is around 930km (578 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 804km (500 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Exeter and Ullapool by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Exeter to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £74 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Exeter 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 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Exeter and Ullapool. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Exeter to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street and Inverness. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.
FlixBus, Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Exeter and Ullapool. Buses run twice a week and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exeter to 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 4h 35m.
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 Exeter and Ullapool. The distance is around 1,039km (645 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exeter to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £225 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Exeter and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 6 similar | 4h 35m | £225($265) | twice daily | 930km (578 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus | 5h 50m | £290($340) | twice daily | 971km (603 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus | 6h 25m | £345($410) | twice daily | 1,035km (643 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train and bus | 6h 45m | £300($355) | twice daily | 976km (607 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 6h 45m | £335($395) | twice daily | 986km (612 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus | 7h 45m | £180($210) | twice daily | 1,037km (644 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus | 7h 50m | £200($235) | twice daily | 1,039km (646 miles) |
Bus | 13h 25m | £74($87) | twice a week | 1,139km (708 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 11h 20m | £250($295) | twice daily | 1,122km (697 miles) |
| Train to Cardiff Central, bus | 15h 10m | £175($210) | once daily | 1,183km (735 miles) |
Drive | 11hrs | £180($215) | on demand | 1,039km (645 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Exeter and Ullapool
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
East Coast Buses
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