How to travel from Loch Lomond to Ullapool, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and Ullapool is around 321km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Ullapool by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out UllapoolLoch Lomond if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
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Drive

Drive to Ullapool.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance321km (199 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Ullapool

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Ullapool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £80 ($95) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £56 ($66).

The distance between Loch Lomond and Ullapool is around 321km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Loch Lomond and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Ullapool is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £56 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £80 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Ullapool. We recommend that you drive to Ullapool. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Loch Lomond and Ullapool. We recommend that you drive to Ullapool. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Perth and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 45m.

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 Loch Lomond and Ullapool. The distance is around 321km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

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Transport options from Loch Lomond to Ullapool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Bus
5h 45m
£80($95)
twice daily421km (262 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£56($66)
on demand321km (199 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