How to travel from Ullapool to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Ullapool and Padstow is around 987km (613 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ullapool to Padstow 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 Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    £380($450)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bodmin.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £57($67)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Dundee and then to Bodmin Parkway.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £325($385)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Distance1,167km (725 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Padstow by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £57 ($67) and will take around 19h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £380 ($450).

The distance between Ullapool and Padstow is around 987km (613 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 818km (508 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Ullapool and Padstow by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Padstow is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx £380 ($450).

The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Padstow. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Padstow. It typically takes around 19h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 3, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Airport London T23 and Bodmin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 25m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Ullapool and Padstow. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 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 Padstow. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Padstow is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Padstow. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Padstow. The distance is around 1,167km (725 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Padstow is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £380 ($450).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and Padstow

Transport options from Ullapool to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
5h 35m
£380($450)
twice daily987km (613 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 15m
£255($305)
twice daily1,092km (678 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 35m
£325($380)
twice daily1,011km (628 miles)
Bus
19h 25m
£57($67)
once daily1,413km (878 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
16h 40m
£325($385)
once a week1,441km (896 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train18hrs
£205($245)
6 times a week1,343km (835 miles)
Drive
12h 20m
£200($240)
on demand1,167km (725 miles)

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Airports near Padstow

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

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Padstow
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Padstow
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Padstow