How to travel from Ullapool to Lancaster, United Kingdom

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.

8 routes found

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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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance590km (367 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Lancaster

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and Lancaster

Transport options from Ullapool to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 25m
£160($190)
twice daily685km (426 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train5h 55m
£260($305)
twice daily905km (562 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 15m
£145($170)
twice daily780km (485 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
£40($47)
once daily632km (393 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
6h 40m
£125($145)
twice daily658km (409 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train7h 20m
£100($115)
once daily616km (383 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train7h 25m
£85($100)
twice a week662km (411 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
£100($120)
on demand590km (367 miles)

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Airports near Lancaster

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Lancaster
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Lancaster
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Lancaster