How to travel from Ullapool to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Ullapool and London is around 829km (515 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

9 routes found

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

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £210($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £52($62)
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 London Kings Cross.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to London King's Cross.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance975km (606 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and London

There are several options for getting from Ullapool to London by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($245).

The distance between Ullapool and London is around 829km (515 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 780km (485 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Ullapool and London by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ullapool to London is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £210 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and London. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and London. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 3 and Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 25m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ullapool and London. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 25m 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 London. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 London. The distance is around 975km (606 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to London is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £210 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and London

Transport options from Ullapool to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
3h 45m
£210($245)
twice daily844km (525 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train3h 55m
£195($230)
twice daily829km (515 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 15m
£145($175)
twice daily903km (561 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 40m
£285($340)
twice daily924km (574 miles)
Bus
14h 25m
£52($62)
twice daily1,066km (662 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
9h 15m
£100($115)
once daily1,017km (632 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train11h 50m
£230($270)
twice daily1,117km (694 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, Train12h 20m
£61($72)
once daily1,030km (640 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
£170($200)
on demand975km (606 miles)

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Airports near London

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

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London