How to travel from Newport to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between Newport and Ullapool is around 825km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Newport to Ullapool by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ullapool → Newport if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Abington, Buchanan Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 5m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£79($95)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Crewe then Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newport to Ullapool by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 11h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).
The distance between Newport and Ullapool is around 825km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 715km (444 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Newport and Ullapool by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newport to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Newport and Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newport and Ullapool. It typically takes around 11h 5m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Newport to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cardiff Central, Cathays, Abington, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 11h 5m.
Megabus UK, Stagecoach West Scotland and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Newport and Ullapool. Buses run once a week and take around 11h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Newport and Ullapool. The distance is around 935km (581 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £190 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 6 similar | 4h 10m | £190($225) | twice daily | 852km (529 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus | 5h 15m | £265($310) | twice daily | 860km (535 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus | 6hrs | £300($355) | twice daily | 956km (594 miles) |
| Train to Wilmslow, plane and bus | 6h 10m | £215($255) | twice daily | 825km (513 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus | 6h 60m | £290($345) | twice daily | 951km (591 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus | 7h 20m | £145($170) | twice daily | 958km (595 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus | 7h 25m | £165($195) | twice daily | 961km (597 miles) |
Bus | 11h 5m | £79($95) | once a week | 1,020km (634 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 10h 20m | £215($255) | twice daily | 976km (607 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, bus | 11h 45m | £205($240) | once daily | 1,094km (680 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, bus | 12h 30m | £125($150) | once daily | 980km (609 miles) |
Drive | 9h 55m | £160($190) | on demand | 935km (581 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Newport and Ullapool
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach West Scotland
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