How to travel from Ullapool to Exmouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Ullapool and Exmouth is around 949km (590 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Ullapool to Exmouth by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Exmouth → Ullapool if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Train
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£230($275)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Exeter Sidwell St.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£61($72)
Multiple bus operators
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Exeter St Davids.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£255($305)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Exmouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Exmouth by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £61 ($72) and will take around 16h 20m. 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 Exmouth is around 949km (590 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 817km (508 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Ullapool and Exmouth by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Exmouth 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 Exmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £61 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Exmouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Exmouth. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Exmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 3, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Airport London T23, Exeter Sidwell St and St James Park (Devon). These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.
Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK, National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ullapool and Exmouth. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 20m 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 Exmouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Exmouth is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Exmouth. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Exmouth. The distance is around 1,048km (651 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Exmouth is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £230 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and Exmouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Train + 5 similar | 5hrs | £230($275) | twice daily | 949km (590 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train | 6h 25m | £280($330) | twice daily | 1,140km (708 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 50m | £360($425) | twice daily | 962km (597 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train | 7hrs | £265($315) | twice daily | 1,132km (704 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train and plane | 7hrs | £345($405) | twice daily | 1,053km (654 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train and plane | 7hrs | £320($380) | twice daily | 987km (613 miles) |
Bus | 16h 20m | £61($72) | once daily | 1,284km (798 miles) |
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train + 2 similar | 11h 55m | £255($305) | twice daily | 1,139km (708 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 13hrs | £275($325) | twice daily | 1,219km (758 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train | 15h 30m | £185($215) | 6 times a week | 1,200km (746 miles) |
Drive | 11h 10m | £180($215) | on demand | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ullapool and Exmouth
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Thameslink
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Airports near Exmouth
The following major airports near Exmouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Exmouth
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from Exmouth
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Exmouth