The distance between Ullapool and Lancaster is around 590km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ullapool to Lancaster by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.
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Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Lancaster.
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Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Haymarket and then to Lancaster.
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There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Lancaster by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 8h 35m. 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 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).
The distance between Ullapool and Lancaster is around 590km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 452km (281 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Ullapool and Lancaster by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Lancaster is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Lancaster. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Lancaster. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 3 and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.
Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Ullapool and Lancaster. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ullapool to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Lancaster is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Lancaster. The distance is around 590km (367 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Lancaster is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 25m | £160($190) | twice daily | 685km (426 miles) |
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train | 5h 55m | £260($305) | twice daily | 905km (562 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 15m | £145($170) | twice daily | 780km (485 miles) |
Bus | 8h 35m | £40($47) | once daily | 632km (393 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 6h 40m | £125($145) | twice daily | 658km (409 miles) |
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train | 7h 20m | £100($115) | once daily | 616km (383 miles) |
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train | 7h 25m | £85($100) | twice a week | 662km (411 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | £100($120) | on demand | 590km (367 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.