The distance between Sunderland and Ullapool is around 528km (328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Sunderland 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 → Sunderland if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Inverness 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 Sunderland to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £41 ($49) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($300).
The distance between Sunderland and Ullapool is around 528km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 406km (252 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Sunderland and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Ullapool is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx £250 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Sunderland and Ullapool. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sunderland and Ullapool. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sunderland to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and Inverness. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
FlixBus, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Sunderland and Ullapool. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Ullapool. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 30m.
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 Sunderland and Ullapool. The distance is around 540km (335 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around £66 ($78).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus + 2 similar | 5h 30m | £250($300) | twice a week | 528km (328 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 40m | £265($310) | twice daily | 642km (399 miles) |
Train to York, plane and bus | 6h 20m | £175($210) | twice daily | 859km (534 miles) |
Bus | 8h 10m | £41($49) | twice daily | 533km (331 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 55m | £66($78) | once daily | 606km (376 miles) |
Train to Inverness, Bus | 8hrs | £62($73) | twice a week | 606km (376 miles) |
Drive | 6h 20m | £95($110) | on demand | 540km (335 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ullapool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.