How to travel from Swanage to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between Swanage and Ullapool is around 1,004km (624 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 35m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Swanage 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 → Swanage 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.
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£220($260)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Cardiff University, Abington, Buchanan Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£84($100)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swanage to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($260).
The distance between Swanage and Ullapool is around 1,004km (624 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 837km (520 miles)
It takes around 12hrs to get from Swanage and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swanage to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx £220 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Swanage 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 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swanage and Ullapool. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swanage to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poole Bus Station, Cardiff University, Abington, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.
Megabus UK, Stagecoach West Scotland and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Swanage and Ullapool. Buses run once a week and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage 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 6h 50m.
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 Swanage and Ullapool. The distance is around 1,041km (647 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around £215 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Woking, plane and bus + 6 similar | 6h 35m | £220($260) | twice daily | 1,008km (626 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Central, plane and bus | 6h 50m | £225($265) | twice daily | 1,004km (624 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 50m | £215($255) | twice daily | 1,090km (678 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, plane and bus | 6h 55m | £250($295) | twice daily | 1,030km (640 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane and bus | 8h 10m | £285($335) | twice daily | 1,054km (655 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane and bus | 8h 15m | £285($335) | twice daily | 1,046km (650 miles) |
| Train to Woking, plane and bus | 8h 20m | £300($355) | twice daily | 1,088km (676 miles) |
Bus | 13h 20m | £84($100) | once a week | 1,215km (755 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 12hrs | £215($255) | once daily | 1,235km (768 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, bus | 13h 15m | £265($315) | 3 times a week | 1,165km (724 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, bus | 15h 40m | £120($140) | once daily | 1,231km (765 miles) |
Drive | 11h 35m | £180($215) | on demand | 1,041km (647 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Swanage and Ullapool
Train operators
South Western Railway
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach West Scotland
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