How to travel from Ullapool to Leicester, United Kingdom

The distance between Ullapool and Leicester is around 769km (478 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.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Ullapool to Leicester 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 to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Kettering and then to Leicester.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £215($255)
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4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Doncaster and then to Leicester.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
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Drive

Drive to Leicester.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance823km (511 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Leicester

There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Leicester by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 13h 10m. 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 £215 ($255).

The distance between Ullapool and Leicester is around 769km (478 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 638km (396 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Ullapool and Leicester by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Leicester is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Leicester. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Kettering and then to Leicester. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Leicester. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 3 and Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Ullapool and Leicester. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 10m 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 Leicester. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leicester. The distance is around 823km (511 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Leicester is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £210 ($250).

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Transport options from Ullapool to Leicester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train + 4 similar
4h 25m
£215($255)
twice daily895km (556 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 35m
£210($250)
twice daily769km (478 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train4h 55m
£205($245)
twice daily770km (478 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train5h 5m
£230($275)
twice daily1,007km (626 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 15m
£255($305)
twice daily860km (534 miles)
Bus
13h 10m
£44($52)
once daily827km (514 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
9h 30m
£110($130)
3 times a week881km (547 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train9h 45m
£200($235)
twice daily921km (572 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train11h 35m
£90($110)
once a week901km (560 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
£145($170)
on demand823km (511 miles)

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Airports near Leicester

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Leicester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Leicester
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Leicester