The distance between Ullapool and Carlisle is around 482km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ullapool to Carlisle by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take a ferry to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal then fly from Stornoway (SYY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle.
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Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Carlisle.
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Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Haymarket and then to Carlisle.
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There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Carlisle by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £260 ($310).
The distance between Ullapool and Carlisle is around 482km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 361km (224 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Ullapool and Carlisle by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Carlisle is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £260 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Carlisle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Carlisle. We recommend that you take a ferry to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal then fly from Stornoway (SYY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Carlisle. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Carlisle. 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 6h 45m.
Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK, National Express and Borders Buses run regular bus services between Ullapool and Carlisle. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ullapool to Carlisle. We recommend that you take a ferry to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal then fly from Stornoway (SYY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Carlisle is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Carlisle. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ullapool and Carlisle. The distance is around 482km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Carlisle is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry, Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 55m | £260($310) | twice daily | 550km (342 miles) |
Ferry to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal, plane and train | 5h 10m | £295($350) | twice daily | 567km (352 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 10m | £155($185) | twice daily | 795km (494 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 45m | £38($45) | twice daily | 519km (323 miles) |
Bus via Bus Station Stance 3 | 8h 45m | £45($53) | 6 times a week | 494km (307 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5h 50m | £100($115) | twice daily | 547km (340 miles) |
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, Train | 6h 35m | £56($66) | twice a week | 551km (343 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | £84($100) | on demand | 482km (299 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carlisle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.