How to travel from Preston to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between Preston and Ullapool is around 622km (387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Preston 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 → Preston if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£155($180)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£50($59)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Preston and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Preston to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 9hrs. 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 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($180).
The distance between Preston and Ullapool is around 622km (387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 485km (301 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Preston and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Preston to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £155 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Preston and Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Preston and Ullapool. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Preston to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Preston and Ullapool. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Preston and Ullapool. The distance is around 622km (387 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Preston and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 4h 25m | £155($180) | twice daily | 651km (405 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus | 5h 15m | £250($295) | twice daily | 871km (541 miles) |
| Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane and bus | 6h 10m | £365($435) | twice daily | 1,510km (939 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane and bus | 6h 10m | £135($160) | twice daily | 747km (464 miles) |
Bus | 9hrs | £50($59) | once daily | 669km (416 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 7h 10m | £130($155) | twice daily | 691km (430 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, bus | 7h 45m | £105($125) | twice daily | 650km (404 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, Bus | 8h 55m | £57($68) | once daily | 695km (432 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | £110($130) | on demand | 622km (387 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Preston and Ullapool
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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