How to travel from Portsmouth to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between Portsmouth and Ullapool is around 928km (577 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Portsmouth 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 → Portsmouth if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost£160($185)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration15hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£57($68)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Ullapool by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £57 ($68) and will take around 15hrs. 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 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($185).
The distance between Portsmouth and Ullapool is around 928km (577 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 832km (517 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Portsmouth and Ullapool by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £160 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Portsmouth and Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Portsmouth and Ullapool. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15hrs.
National Express, Autokar Polska, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Portsmouth and Ullapool. Buses run twice daily and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Portsmouth and Ullapool. The distance is around 1,038km (645 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £160 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 4h 55m | £160($185) | twice daily | 955km (593 miles) |
| Train to Woking, plane and bus | 5h 20m | £210($250) | twice daily | 928km (577 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, plane and bus | 5h 50m | £225($270) | twice daily | 950km (590 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus | 6hrs | £215($255) | twice daily | 972km (604 miles) |
| Train to Woking, plane and bus | 7hrs | £290($340) | twice daily | 1,008km (626 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 20m | £285($335) | twice daily | 1,004km (624 miles) |
Bus | 15hrs | £57($68) | twice daily | 1,132km (704 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 11h 10m | £135($160) | once daily | 1,139km (708 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, bus | 14h 20m | £95($115) | once daily | 1,151km (715 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, bus | 14h 40m | £310($365) | once daily | 1,289km (801 miles) |
Drive | 11h 5m | £180($210) | on demand | 1,038km (645 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Portsmouth and Ullapool
Train operators
Southern Service
South Western Railway
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Autokar Polska
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