How to travel from Sunderland to Ullapool, United Kingdom

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.

7 routes found

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 UllapoolSunderland if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    £250($300)
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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £66($78)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ullapool.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance540km (335 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Ullapool

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Ullapool

Transport options from Sunderland to Ullapool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 2 similar
5h 30m
£250($300)
twice a week528km (328 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 40m
£265($310)
twice daily642km (399 miles)
Train to York, plane and bus6h 20m
£175($210)
twice daily859km (534 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
£41($49)
twice daily533km (331 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6h 55m
£66($78)
once daily606km (376 miles)
Train to Inverness, Bus8hrs
£62($73)
twice a week606km (376 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
£95($110)
on demand540km (335 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