How to travel from Ullapool to Dover, United Kingdom

The distance between Ullapool and Dover is around 953km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Ullapool to Dover by bus, train, car and plane. 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 London St Pancras International LL and then to Dover Priory.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £230($275)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh Bus Station then London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Dover Priory.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
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Drive

Drive to Dover.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Distance1,086km (675 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Dover

There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Dover by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).

The distance between Ullapool and Dover is around 953km (592 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 860km (535 miles)

It takes around 10h 25m to get from Ullapool and Dover by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Dover is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £230 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Dover. 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 London St Pancras International LL and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Dover. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station and Canterbury. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 15m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Ullapool and Dover. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 15m 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 Dover. 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 Dover Priory. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Dover is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 97km (61 miles) from Dover. Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Dover. The distance is around 1,086km (675 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Dover is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 25m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

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Transport options from Ullapool to Dover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train + 4 similar
5hrs
£230($275)
twice daily953km (592 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5hrs
£240($285)
twice daily972km (604 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train5h 30m
£205($245)
twice daily1,031km (641 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7hrs
£320($375)
twice daily1,052km (654 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train and plane7h 10m
£235($275)
twice daily1,109km (689 miles)
Bus
17h 15m
£63($75)
twice daily1,200km (746 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
10h 25m
£135($160)
once daily1,141km (709 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train14h 15m
£100($120)
once daily1,157km (719 miles)
Drive
11h 35m
£190($220)
on demand1,086km (675 miles)

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Airports near Dover

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

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
97km (61 miles) from Dover
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Dover
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Dover