How to travel from Ullapool to Durham, United Kingdom
The distance between Ullapool and Durham is around 538km (335 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ullapool to Durham by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Durham → Ullapool if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Durham (MME).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost£370($435)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Durham.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Durham
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Durham by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £56 ($66) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £295 ($350).
The distance between Ullapool and Durham is around 538km (335 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (259 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Ullapool and Durham by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Durham is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx £295 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £56 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Durham. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 5h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ullapool and Durham. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 5h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ullapool to Durham. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Durham is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Durham. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Durham. The distance is around 538km (335 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Durham is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and Durham
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 10m | £370($435) | twice daily | 1,431km (889 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 5m | £295($350) | twice daily | 593km (368 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 7h 10m | £115($135) | twice a week | 609km (378 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, Train | 7h 30m | £70($83) | 5 times a week | 672km (417 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train | 9h 45m | £56($66) | once a week | 646km (401 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | £95($110) | on demand | 538km (335 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ullapool and Durham
Train operators
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Durham
The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Durham
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Durham
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Durham