How to travel from Ullapool to Cambridge, United Kingdom

The distance between Ullapool and Cambridge is around 839km (521 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Ullapool to Cambridge by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Cambridge.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £200($235)
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4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Navigation Street and then to Cambridge Fair Street.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Cambridge.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Cambridge.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance899km (559 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Cambridge

There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Cambridge by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($235).

The distance between Ullapool and Cambridge is around 839km (521 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 717km (445 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Ullapool and Cambridge by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Cambridge is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £200 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Cambridge. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Cambridge. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Cambridge. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 3, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Navigation Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 25m.

Scottish Citylink and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Ullapool and Cambridge. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14h 25m 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 Cambridge. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Cambridge. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Cambridge is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) 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 Cambridge. The distance is around 899km (559 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Cambridge is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £205 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and Cambridge

Transport options from Ullapool to Cambridge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train + 4 similar
4h 30m
£200($235)
twice daily839km (521 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
£205($245)
twice daily942km (585 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train5h 20m
£245($290)
twice daily954km (593 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train5h 40m
£195($230)
twice daily1,000km (622 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 15m
£185($220)
twice daily916km (569 miles)
Bus
14h 25m
£72($85)
5 times a week1,032km (641 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
9h 25m
£135($160)
twice daily967km (601 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train10h 35m
£125($145)
3 times a week946km (588 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train12hrs
£215($250)
twice daily990km (615 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
£155($185)
on demand899km (559 miles)

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Airports near Cambridge

The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Cambridge
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Cambridge
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Cambridge