How to travel from Glastonbury to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between Glastonbury and Ullapool is around 851km (529 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 5m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Glastonbury to Ullapool by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ullapool → Glastonbury if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5h 5m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£175($210)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Cabot Circus Bond Street, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£65($77)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to London Paddington and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£180($215)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Ullapool by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £65 ($77) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($210).
The distance between Glastonbury and Ullapool is around 851km (529 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 767km (476 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Glastonbury and Ullapool by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Ullapool is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx £175 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £65 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Glastonbury and Ullapool. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 5m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glastonbury and Ullapool. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus Bond Street, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street and Inverness. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.
First Bristol, Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Ullapool. Buses run twice a week and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 5m.
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 Glastonbury and Ullapool. The distance is around 967km (601 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Ullapool is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around £175 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 5m | £175($210) | twice daily | 851km (529 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 15m | £235($275) | twice daily | 892km (554 miles) |
| Bus to Temple Meads Stn, train and plane | 6h 50m | £245($290) | twice daily | 1,075km (668 miles) |
| Bus to Temple Meads Stn, plane and train | 6h 55m | £290($345) | twice daily | 956km (594 miles) |
| Bus to Temple Meads Stn, plane and train | 8h 15m | £130($155) | twice daily | 958km (595 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 8h 20m | £150($175) | twice daily | 960km (597 miles) |
Bus | 13h 20m | £65($77) | twice a week | 1,059km (658 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 11h 40m | £180($215) | once daily | 1,229km (763 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 11h 40m | £220($260) | twice daily | 1,043km (648 miles) |
| Bus to Temple Meads Stn, train | 14h 30m | £140($165) | once daily | 1,065km (662 miles) |
Drive | 10h 30m | £165($200) | on demand | 967km (601 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glastonbury and Ullapool
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
First Bristol
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