How to travel from Ullapool to Liverpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Ullapool and Liverpool is around 652km (405 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.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Ullapool to Liverpool 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 and Plane

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Liverpool (LPL).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £365($435)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £57($68)
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 Wigan North Western.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Liverpool.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance679km (422 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Liverpool

There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Liverpool by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £57 ($68) and will take around 10h 55m. 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 Liverpool is around 652km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 517km (322 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Ullapool and Liverpool by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Liverpool 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 Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Liverpool. 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 Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Liverpool. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 3, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Preston Coach Station and Wellington Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ullapool and Liverpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 55m 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 Liverpool. 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 Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Liverpool. The distance is around 679km (422 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Liverpool is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around £150 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and Liverpool

Transport options from Ullapool to Liverpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
5h 15m
£365($435)
twice daily1,455km (904 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 25m
£160($190)
twice daily652km (405 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train5h 20m
£190($225)
twice daily847km (526 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 15m
£135($160)
twice daily747km (464 miles)
Bus
10h 55m
£57($68)
twice daily733km (456 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
8hrs
£150($175)
twice daily747km (464 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train9h 55m
£72($85)
6 times a week751km (467 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train10h 10m
£69($82)
once daily827km (514 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
£115($140)
on demand679km (422 miles)

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Airports near Liverpool

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Liverpool