How to travel from Ullapool to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

The distance between Ullapool and Dunfermline is around 316km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ullapool to Dunfermline by bus, 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

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 and then to Halbeath Park & Ride.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Inverkeithing.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance316km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Dunfermline

There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Dunfermline by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).

The distance between Ullapool and Dunfermline is around 316km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (141 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Ullapool and Dunfermline by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Dunfermline is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Dunfermline. We recommend that you drive to Dunfermline. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 and Halbeath Park & Ride. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Scottish Citylink and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Ullapool and Dunfermline. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 50m 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 Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 and then to Halbeath Park & Ride. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Dunfermline is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Dunfermline. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Dunfermline. The distance is around 316km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Dunfermline is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £41 ($49).

How do I get from Ullapool to Dunfermline

Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and Dunfermline

Transport options from Ullapool to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 50m
£41($49)
twice daily324km (201 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
4h 30m
£39($46)
once a week353km (219 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, train5hrs
£52($62)
twice daily332km (206 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Train5h 20m
£63($74)
once daily332km (206 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£55($65)
on demand316km (196 miles)

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Airports near Dunfermline

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

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Dunfermline
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Dunfermline
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Dunfermline