How to travel from Seaton to Ullapool, United Kingdom

The distance between Seaton and Ullapool is around 573km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Seaton 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.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Durham (MME) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £465($550)
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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station, Edinburgh Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £54($64)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Newcastle and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £74($87)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ullapool.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance573km (356 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seaton and Ullapool

There are several options for getting from Seaton to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £54 ($64) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £465 ($550).

The distance between Seaton and Ullapool is around 573km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 811km (504 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Seaton and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seaton to Ullapool is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £465 ($550).

The cheapest way to travel between Seaton and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £54 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seaton and Ullapool. We recommend that you fly from Durham (MME) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seaton and Ullapool. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seaton to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Middlesbrough Bus Station Stand 11, Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street, Edinburgh Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

Go North East, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Seaton and Ullapool. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seaton to Ullapool. We recommend that you fly from Durham (MME) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Seaton and Ullapool. The distance is around 573km (356 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seaton to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).

How do I get from Seaton to Ullapool

Compare travel optionsbetween Seaton and Ullapool

Transport options from Seaton to Ullapool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 15m
£465($550)
twice daily771km (479 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5hrs
£290($345)
twice daily590km (367 miles)
Bus
10h 10m
£54($64)
once daily629km (391 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
7h 30m
£74($87)
once daily638km (396 miles)
Train to Newcastle, bus8h 35m
£70($83)
twice a week638km (396 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
£100($115)
on demand573km (356 miles)

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Airports near Ullapool

The following major airports near Ullapool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Ullapool
SYY
Stornoway Airport (SYY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Ullapool
BEB
Benbecula Airport (BEB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Ullapool