How to travel from Northampton to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between Northampton and Ullapool is around 759km (471 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.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Northampton 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 → Northampton if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ullapool Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Nottingham Coach Stop S10, Edinburgh Bus Station then Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 and then to Ullapool Ferry Terminal.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£76($90)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Crewe then Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ullapool Ferry Terminal.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£205($240)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Northampton and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Northampton to Ullapool by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 12h 40m. 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 £185 ($220).
The distance between Northampton and Ullapool is around 759km (471 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 685km (426 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Northampton and Ullapool by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Northampton 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 £185 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £76 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Northampton and Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ullapool Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Northampton and Ullapool. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Coach Stop S10, Edinburgh Bus Station and Inverness Bus Station Stance 3. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.
FlixBus, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Northampton and Ullapool. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ullapool 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 Northampton and Ullapool. The distance is around 874km (543 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton 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 £185 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Northampton and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 4h 20m | £130($155) | twice daily | 850km (528 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 10m | £185($220) | twice daily | 759km (471 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, plane and bus | 4h 55m | £200($235) | twice daily | 953km (592 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, plane and bus | 5h 15m | £145($175) | twice daily | 1,013km (629 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane and bus | 5h 15m | £195($235) | twice daily | 793km (493 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus | 5h 55m | £230($270) | twice daily | 849km (528 miles) |
Bus | 12h 40m | £76($90) | 3 times a week | 915km (569 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 20m | £205($240) | twice daily | 972km (604 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, Bus | 12h 10m | £100($115) | 4 times a week | 959km (596 miles) |
Drive | 9h 20m | £150($180) | on demand | 874km (543 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Northampton and Ullapool
Train operators
London Midland
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
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