How to travel from Ullapool to Bristol, United Kingdom
The distance between Ullapool and Bristol is around 810km (503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Ullapool to Bristol 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 Bristol → 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 Bristol (BRS).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£175($210)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bristol Bus & Coach Station.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Bristol Temple Meads.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£220($260)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Bristol
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Bristol by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($210).
The distance between Ullapool and Bristol is around 810km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 735km (457 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Ullapool and Bristol by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Bristol is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £175 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Bristol. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Bristol. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Bristol. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 3, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.
Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Ullapool and Bristol. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 30m 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 Bristol. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Bristol. The distance is around 924km (574 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Bristol is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £175 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and Bristol
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 30m | £175($210) | twice daily | 810km (503 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train | 5hrs | £260($305) | twice daily | 850km (528 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 20m | £255($300) | twice daily | 1,034km (642 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 30m | £290($345) | twice daily | 914km (568 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train | 5h 55m | £240($285) | twice daily | 1,026km (638 miles) |
Bus | 14h 30m | £53($63) | once daily | 1,178km (732 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 10h 20m | £220($260) | twice daily | 1,001km (622 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train | 11h 20m | £240($285) | twice daily | 1,083km (673 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train | 12h 50m | £140($165) | 6 times a week | 1,023km (635 miles) |
Drive | 9h 50m | £160($190) | on demand | 924km (574 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ullapool and Bristol
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Thameslink
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Bristol
The following major airports near Bristol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Bristol
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Bristol
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 92km (57 miles) from Bristol