The distance between Stirling and Ullapool is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Stirling 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 → Stirling if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Perth Broxden Park And Ride then 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 Stirling to Ullapool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £53 ($63).
The distance between Stirling and Ullapool is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Stirling and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stirling to Ullapool is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £53 ($63).
The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Stirling and Ullapool. We recommend that you drive to Ullapool. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stirling and Ullapool. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Perth Broxden Park And Ride and Bus Station Stance 3. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Stirling and Ullapool. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Stirling and Ullapool. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 30m | £43($51) | twice daily | 319km (198 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £47($56) | twice daily | 331km (206 miles) |
Train to Inverness, Bus | 4h 55m | £53($63) | once daily | 331km (206 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | £53($63) | on demand | 306km (190 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ullapool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.