The distance between Holyhead and Ullapool is around 800km (497 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 25m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Holyhead 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 → Holyhead if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
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Take the bus to Bangor Bus Station C, Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St, Glasgow then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
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Take the train to Chester then Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($270).
The distance between Holyhead and Ullapool is around 800km (497 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 511km (318 miles)
It takes around 9h 60m to get from Holyhead and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Holyhead and Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Holyhead and Ullapool. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Holyhead to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangor Bus Station C, Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St, Glasgow and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.
Arriva Cymru, National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Holyhead and Ullapool. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6h 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 Holyhead and Ullapool. The distance is around 839km (522 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 60m and will usually cost around £200 ($235).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 6h 25m | £230($270) | twice daily | 800km (497 miles) |
Train to Crewe, plane and bus | 6h 35m | £245($290) | twice daily | 958km (596 miles) |
Train to Chester, plane and bus | 8h 10m | £200($240) | twice daily | 896km (557 miles) |
Bus | 15h 55m | £53($63) | once daily | 950km (591 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 9h 60m | £200($235) | twice daily | 898km (558 miles) |
Train to Chester, bus | 12h 25m | £130($150) | once daily | 914km (568 miles) |
Train to Chester, bus | 16h 5m | £95($115) | once a week | 848km (527 miles) |
Drive | 9hrs | £145($170) | on demand | 839km (522 miles) |
Transport for Wales
First ScotRail Service
LNER
West Coast Railways
Scottish Citylink
Arriva Cymru
Borders Buses
Loganair
The following major airports near Ullapool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.