The distance between Liverpool and Ullapool is around 656km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Liverpool 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 → Liverpool if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
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Take the train to Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £57 ($67) and will take around 11h 5m. 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 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).
The distance between Liverpool and Ullapool is around 656km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 517km (322 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Liverpool and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Liverpool and Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Liverpool and Ullapool. It typically takes around 11h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southport Duke Street, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 5m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Liverpool and Ullapool. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Liverpool and Ullapool. The distance is around 679km (422 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around £150 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 5h 20m | £350($415) | twice daily | 1,455km (904 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 20m | £160($190) | twice daily | 656km (408 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus | 5h 10m | £215($255) | twice daily | 846km (526 miles) |
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane and bus | 6h 5m | £140($165) | twice daily | 752km (467 miles) |
Bus | 11h 5m | £57($67) | once daily | 733km (456 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 7h 55m | £150($175) | twice daily | 747km (464 miles) |
Train to Newcastle, bus | 9h 25m | £84($100) | once daily | 874km (543 miles) |
Train to Preston, bus | 9h 50m | £72($85) | once daily | 752km (467 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | £115($140) | on demand | 679km (422 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ullapool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.