How to travel from Ullapool to Birmingham, United Kingdom
The distance between Ullapool and Birmingham is around 706km (439 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Ullapool to Birmingham by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Birmingham → Ullapool if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£180($215)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Navigation Street.
- Duration12hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£57($67)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Birmingham New Street.
- Duration9hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Birmingham
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Birmingham by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £180 ($215).
The distance between Ullapool and Birmingham is around 706km (439 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 637km (396 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Ullapool and Birmingham by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Birmingham is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £180 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Birmingham. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Birmingham. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Birmingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 3 and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Ullapool and Birmingham. Buses run twice daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ullapool to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Ullapool and Birmingham. The distance is around 794km (493 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Birmingham is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £180 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and Birmingham
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 35m | £180($215) | twice daily | 706km (439 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train | 4h 50m | £230($270) | twice daily | 954km (593 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 55m | £195($230) | twice daily | 732km (455 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train | 5h 5m | £250($295) | twice daily | 1,028km (639 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 20m | £225($270) | twice daily | 796km (495 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train | 5h 25m | £240($285) | twice daily | 1,011km (628 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12hrs | £57($67) | twice daily | 870km (540 miles) |
| Bus via Bus Station Stance 3 | 14h 45m | £45($53) | once daily | 906km (563 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9hrs | £175($205) | twice daily | 861km (535 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | £140($165) | on demand | 794km (493 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ullapool and Birmingham
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Birmingham
The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Birmingham