How to travel from Middlesbrough to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between Middlesbrough and Ullapool is around 575km (357 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Middlesbrough 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 → Middlesbrough if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Durham (MME) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£445($525)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station, Edinburgh Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£51($60)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£71($84)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £445 ($525).
The distance between Middlesbrough and Ullapool is around 575km (357 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 442km (274 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Middlesbrough and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Ullapool is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £445 ($525).
The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Ullapool. We recommend that you fly from Durham (MME) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Middlesbrough and Ullapool. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Middlesbrough to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street, Edinburgh Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.
Go North East, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Ullapool. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Ullapool. We recommend that you fly from Durham (MME) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Middlesbrough and Ullapool. The distance is around 580km (361 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £71 ($84).
Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4hrs | £445($525) | twice daily | 756km (470 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 50m | £270($320) | twice daily | 575km (357 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 60m | £165($195) | twice daily | 794km (494 miles) |
Bus | 9h 40m | £51($60) | once daily | 611km (380 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 7h 30m | £71($84) | once daily | 668km (415 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, bus | 9hrs | £76($90) | twice a week | 661km (411 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 10h 35m | £73($86) | once daily | 728km (452 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | £100($120) | on demand | 580km (361 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Middlesbrough and Ullapool
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Go North East
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
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