How to travel from Ullapool to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Ullapool and Gloucester is around 789km (490 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Ullapool to Gloucester by bus, plane, 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, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Navigation Street and then to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £69($82)
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1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Gloucester.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £205($240)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance871km (541 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Gloucester by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 16h 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 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).

The distance between Ullapool and Gloucester is around 789km (490 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 696km (432 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Ullapool and Gloucester by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Gloucester is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Gloucester. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 3, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Navigation Street and Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Ullapool and Gloucester. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 35m 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 Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Gloucester is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Gloucester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Gloucester. The distance is around 871km (541 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Gloucester is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and Gloucester

Transport options from Ullapool to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 5 similar
4h 20m
£195($230)
twice daily873km (542 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train4h 30m
£240($285)
twice daily789km (490 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train5h 30m
£250($295)
twice daily1,027km (638 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train5h 45m
£220($260)
twice daily815km (507 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train6hrs
£235($280)
twice daily1,019km (633 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train6h 20m
£190($225)
twice daily1,093km (679 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 35m
£69($82)
twice daily960km (597 miles)
Bus via Bus Station Stance 316h 15m
£50($59)
once daily995km (618 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
9h 45m
£205($240)
twice daily940km (584 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train10h 45m
£230($270)
twice daily1,023km (635 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
£150($180)
on demand871km (541 miles)

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Airports near Gloucester

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Gloucester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Gloucester
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Gloucester