How to travel from Londonderry to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Ullapool is around 602km (374 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Londonderry to Ullapool by train, ferry, 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 → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train and bus
Fly from Derry (LDY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Perth and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£290($345)
Multiple operators
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Belfast Great Victoria Street then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£90($105)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£65($77)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Ullapool.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Ullapool by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £65 ($77) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £290 ($345).
The distance between Londonderry and Ullapool is around 602km (374 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 349km (217 miles)
It takes around 11h 50m to get from Londonderry and Ullapool by train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Ullapool is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx £290 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Ullapool is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £65 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Ullapool. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Perth and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Ullapool. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Perth and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Ullapool. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6h 35m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Londonderry to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Great Victoria Street then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 11h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Ullapool is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train and bus + 1 similar | 6h 25m | £290($345) | twice daily | 602km (374 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 6h 35m | £350($415) | twice daily | 670km (416 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 11h 50m | £90($105) | twice daily | 748km (465 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 50m | £65($77) | twice daily | 699km (434 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 25m | £100($120) | every 4 hours | 663km (412 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Ullapool
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Train operators
Translink UK
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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