How to travel from Ullapool to Carlisle, United Kingdom

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.

8 routes found

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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Ferry, Plane and Train

Take a ferry to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal then fly from Stornoway (SYY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    £260($310)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Carlisle.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
Operated by

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 Haymarket and then to Carlisle.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Carlisle.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance482km (299 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Carlisle

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and Carlisle

Transport options from Ullapool to Carlisle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 55m
£260($310)
twice daily550km (342 miles)
Ferry to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal, plane and train5h 10m
£295($350)
twice daily567km (352 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
£155($185)
twice daily795km (494 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 45m
£38($45)
twice daily519km (323 miles)
Bus via Bus Station Stance 38h 45m
£45($53)
6 times a week494km (307 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
£100($115)
twice daily547km (340 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, Train6h 35m
£56($66)
twice a week551km (343 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
£84($100)
on demand482km (299 miles)

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Airports near Carlisle

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

NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Carlisle
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (66 miles) from Carlisle
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Carlisle