How to travel from London to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between London and Ullapool is around 828km (515 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from London 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 → London if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£210($245)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple bus operators
Train to Glasgow Central, bus
Take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from London to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($245).
The distance between London and Ullapool is around 828km (515 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 780km (485 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from London and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from London to Ullapool is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £210 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between London and Ullapool. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from London and Ullapool. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 25m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between London and Ullapool. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Ullapool. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 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 London and Ullapool. The distance is around 974km (605 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween London and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 3h 45m | £210($245) | twice daily | 844km (524 miles) |
| Train to Luton Airport Parkway, plane and bus | 3h 55m | £195($230) | twice daily | 828km (515 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 10m | £145($175) | twice daily | 903km (561 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 30m | £285($340) | twice daily | 924km (574 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), train and bus | 6h 55m | £230($275) | twice daily | 949km (590 miles) |
Bus | 14h 25m | £53($63) | once daily | 1,067km (663 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Central, bus + 2 similar | 9h 15m | £215($255) | twice daily | 1,020km (634 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 9h 25m | £100($115) | once daily | 1,017km (632 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, Bus | 12h 40m | £62($73) | once daily | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Drive | 10h 25m | £170($200) | on demand | 974km (605 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between London and Ullapool
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
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