How to travel from Ipswich to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between Ipswich and Ullapool is around 885km (550 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Ipswich 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 → Ipswich if you're planning a return trip.
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane and bus
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£245($290)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Stansted Airport London, London Finchley Road Station, Edinburgh Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration17h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£71($84)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £71 ($84) and will take around 17h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).
The distance between Ipswich and Ullapool is around 885km (550 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 763km (474 miles)
It takes around 10h 45m to get from Ipswich and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £71 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ipswich and Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ipswich and Ullapool. It typically takes around 17h 40m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipswich to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stansted Airport London, London Finchley Road Station, Edinburgh Bus Station and Inverness. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 40m.
National Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Ipswich and Ullapool. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 17h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) 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 Ipswich and Ullapool. The distance is around 983km (611 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 45m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane and bus + 4 similar | 5h 10m | £245($290) | twice daily | 961km (597 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane and bus | 5h 15m | £230($270) | twice daily | 942km (585 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | £185($220) | twice daily | 1,014km (630 miles) |
| Train to Norwich, plane and bus | 5h 45m | £320($375) | twice daily | 885km (550 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane and bus | 5h 45m | £280($335) | twice daily | 975km (606 miles) |
Bus | 17h 40m | £71($84) | 6 times a week | 1,146km (712 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 10h 45m | £135($160) | once daily | 1,130km (702 miles) |
| Train to Peterborough, bus | 11h 10m | £125($145) | 3 times a week | 1,004km (624 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, bus | 14h 15m | £95($115) | once a week | 1,134km (705 miles) |
Drive | 10h 35m | £170($200) | on demand | 983km (611 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ipswich and Ullapool
Train operators
Greater Anglia
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Thameslink
Southern Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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