The distance between Perth and Ullapool is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Perth to Ullapool by train, 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 → Perth if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 and then to Ferry Terminal.
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Take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Perth to Ullapool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).
The distance between Perth and Ullapool is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197km (122 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Perth and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Perth to Ullapool is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Perth and Ullapool. We recommend that you drive to Ullapool. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Perth and Ullapool. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Perth and Ullapool. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Perth and Ullapool. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Bus Station Stance 3 + 1 similar | 3h 55m | £38($45) | twice daily | 276km (171 miles) |
Bus | 4h 15m | £29($34) | once daily | 272km (169 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 40m | £43($51) | twice daily | 278km (173 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £46($55) | on demand | 269km (167 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ullapool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.