How to travel from Liverpool to Ullapool, United Kingdom

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.

9 routes found

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.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    £350($415)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £57($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Ullapool.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance679km (422 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Ullapool

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Ullapool

Transport options from Liverpool to Ullapool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
5h 20m
£350($415)
twice daily1,455km (904 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 20m
£160($190)
twice daily656km (408 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus5h 10m
£215($255)
twice daily846km (526 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane and bus6h 5m
£140($165)
twice daily752km (467 miles)
Bus
11h 5m
£57($67)
once daily733km (456 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
7h 55m
£150($175)
twice daily747km (464 miles)
Train to Newcastle, bus9h 25m
£84($100)
once daily874km (543 miles)
Train to Preston, bus9h 50m
£72($85)
once daily752km (467 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
£115($140)
on demand679km (422 miles)

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Airports near Ullapool

The following major airports near Ullapool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Ullapool
SYY
Stornoway Airport (SYY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Ullapool
BEB
Benbecula Airport (BEB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Ullapool