How to travel from Truro to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between Truro and Ullapool is around 994km (618 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Truro to Ullapool by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ullapool → Truro if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost£385($455)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way, Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£88($105)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration15hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£310($365)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Truro and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Truro to Ullapool by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £88 ($105) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £385 ($455).
The distance between Truro and Ullapool is around 994km (618 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 849km (528 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Truro and Ullapool by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Truro to Ullapool is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £385 ($455).
The cheapest way to travel between Truro and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £88 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Truro and Ullapool. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Truro and Ullapool. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Truro to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way, Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street and Inverness. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.
National Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Truro and Ullapool. Buses run twice a week and take around 16h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Truro to Ullapool. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 20m.
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 Truro and Ullapool. The distance is around 1,182km (734 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Truro to Ullapool is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £385 ($455).
Compare travel optionsbetween Truro and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 5h 20m | £385($455) | once daily | 994km (618 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 50m | £265($315) | twice daily | 1,099km (683 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 10m | £295($350) | once daily | 1,180km (733 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), train and bus | 7h 35m | £320($380) | once daily | 1,053km (654 miles) |
Bus | 16h 45m | £88($105) | twice a week | 1,297km (806 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 15hrs | £310($365) | 4 times a week | 1,370km (851 miles) |
| Train to Cardiff Central, bus | 17h 30m | £215($255) | once daily | 1,351km (839 miles) |
Drive | 12h 25m | £205($240) | on demand | 1,182km (734 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Truro and Ullapool
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Transport for Wales
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
East Coast Buses
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