How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ullapool, United Kingdom

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ullapool is around 508km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 UllapoolNewcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    £485($575)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £46($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £60($71)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Ullapool.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance514km (319 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ullapool

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 7h 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 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($300).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ullapool is around 508km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 391km (243 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ullapool is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx £250 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ullapool. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newcastle upon Tyne and Ullapool. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 7h 50m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ullapool. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ullapool. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Ullapool. The distance is around 514km (319 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around £60 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Ullapool

Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ullapool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 15m
£485($575)
twice a week1,451km (901 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 60m
£250($300)
twice a week508km (316 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
£46($54)
once daily536km (333 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
6h 30m
£60($71)
once daily587km (365 miles)
Train to Inverness, Bus7h 40m
£56($66)
twice a week587km (365 miles)
Bus and Train8h 35m
£64($76)
once daily621km (386 miles)
Drive
6hrs
£89($105)
on demand514km (319 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