How to travel from Southampton to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between Southampton and Ullapool is around 933km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Southampton 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 → Southampton if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Woking, plane and bus
Take the train to Woking then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23, Glasgow then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration15hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£52($61)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southampton and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Southampton to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £52 ($61) 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 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).
The distance between Southampton and Ullapool is around 933km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 815km (506 miles)
It takes around 10h 55m to get from Southampton and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southampton to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £210 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Southampton and Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Woking then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Southampton and Ullapool. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Southampton to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23, Glasgow and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15hrs.
National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Southampton and Ullapool. Buses run once 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 Southampton to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Clapham Junction then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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 Southampton and Ullapool. The distance is around 1,015km (630 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 55m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Southampton and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Woking, plane and bus + 6 similar | 5hrs | £210($250) | twice daily | 937km (582 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | £180($210) | twice daily | 1,019km (633 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus | 5h 20m | £205($245) | twice daily | 933km (580 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, plane and bus | 5h 35m | £230($275) | twice daily | 959km (596 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train and bus | 6h 40m | £265($315) | twice daily | 983km (611 miles) |
| Train to Woking, plane and bus | 6h 45m | £290($345) | twice daily | 1,017km (632 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 6h 50m | £275($325) | twice daily | 975km (606 miles) |
Bus | 15hrs | £52($61) | once daily | 1,121km (697 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 10h 55m | £140($165) | once daily | 1,148km (713 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, bus | 12h 10m | £220($260) | twice daily | 1,049km (652 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, bus | 14h 5m | £100($120) | once daily | 1,160km (721 miles) |
Drive | 10h 45m | £175($210) | on demand | 1,015km (630 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Southampton and Ullapool
Train operators
South Western Railway
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Loganair
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