How to travel from Peak District National park to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between Peak District National park and Ullapool is around 640km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 60m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Peak District National park 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 → Peak District National park if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4h 60m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£55($65)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£95($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 11h 50m. 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 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).
The distance between Peak District National park and Ullapool is around 640km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 553km (344 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Peak District National park and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Peak District National park and Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Peak District National park and Ullapool. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Peak District National park to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edale, Manchester Piccadilly, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Peak District National park and Ullapool. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 60m.
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 Peak District National park and Ullapool. The distance is around 718km (446 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Peak District National park and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 60m | £160($190) | twice daily | 640km (398 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus | 5h 45m | £235($280) | twice daily | 861km (535 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 6h 45m | £135($160) | twice daily | 736km (457 miles) |
Bus | 11h 50m | £55($65) | once daily | 766km (476 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 9h 30m | £95($110) | 3 times a week | 810km (503 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, bus | 10h 20m | £160($185) | twice daily | 805km (500 miles) |
| Train to Preston, bus | 11h 15m | £79($95) | once daily | 784km (487 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | £125($145) | on demand | 718km (446 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Peak District National park and Ullapool
Train operators
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
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