How to travel from Loch Ness to Ullapool, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Ness and Ullapool is around 118km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Ullapool by 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 Ness if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 and then to Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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Drive

Drive to Ullapool.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance118km (73 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Ullapool

There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Ullapool by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £21 ($25).

The distance between Loch Ness and Ullapool is around 118km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 80km (50 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Loch Ness and Ullapool by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Ullapool is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Loch Ness and Ullapool. We recommend that you drive to Ullapool. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Loch Ness and Ullapool. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Loch Ness to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 2. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Loch Ness and Ullapool. Buses run twice daily and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Ness to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 and then to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Ness and Ullapool. The distance is around 118km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Ullapool is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £18 ($21).

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Transport options from Loch Ness to Ullapool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2hrs
£18($21)
twice daily121km (75 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£21($25)
on demand118km (73 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