How to travel from Ullapool to Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The distance between Ullapool and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 508km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Ullapool to Newcastle upon Tyne by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Newcastle upon Tyne → Ullapool if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Newcastle (NCL).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost£385($455)
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 Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£41($49)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Newcastle.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£60($71)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Newcastle upon Tyne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Newcastle upon Tyne by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £41 ($49) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £385 ($455).
The distance between Ullapool and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 508km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 391km (243 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Ullapool and Newcastle upon Tyne by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £385 ($455).
The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 7h 45m.
Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ullapool and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 45m 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Newcastle upon Tyne is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 514km (319 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around £60 ($71).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and Newcastle upon Tyne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 45m | £385($455) | twice daily | 1,238km (769 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 4h 60m | £255($300) | twice daily | 508km (316 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train and plane | 5h 40m | £245($290) | once daily | 627km (390 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 50m | £170($200) | twice daily | 841km (523 miles) |
Bus | 7h 45m | £41($49) | twice daily | 511km (317 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 6h 20m | £60($71) | once daily | 587km (365 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, Train | 8hrs | £57($67) | once a week | 587km (365 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train | 8h 35m | £81($95) | once daily | 637km (396 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | £89($105) | on demand | 514km (319 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ullapool and Newcastle upon Tyne
Train operators
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Airports near Newcastle upon Tyne
The following major airports near Newcastle upon Tyne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 123km (76 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne