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.
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.
👋 Also check out Dunfermline → Ullapool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 and then to Halbeath Park & Ride.
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Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Inverkeithing.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Dunfermline. We recommend that you drive to Dunfermline. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 50m | £41($49) | twice daily | 324km (201 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 4h 30m | £39($46) | once a week | 353km (219 miles) |
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, train | 5hrs | £52($62) | twice daily | 332km (206 miles) |
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Train | 5h 20m | £63($74) | once daily | 332km (206 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | £55($65) | on demand | 316km (196 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dunfermline offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.