How to travel from Ullapool to Plymouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Ullapool and Plymouth is around 1,014km (630 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Ullapool to Plymouth 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, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Plymouth.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
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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 Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £57($67)
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Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Plymouth.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Plymouth.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Distance1,108km (688 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Plymouth

There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Plymouth by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £57 ($67) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).

The distance between Ullapool and Plymouth is around 1,014km (630 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 840km (522 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Ullapool and Plymouth by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Plymouth is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Plymouth, 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 Plymouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Plymouth. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Plymouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 3, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK, National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ullapool and Plymouth. Buses run once daily and take around 17hrs 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 Plymouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Plymouth is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. The distance is around 1,108km (688 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Plymouth is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £245 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and Plymouth

Transport options from Ullapool to Plymouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 3 similar
5h 30m
£245($290)
twice daily1,014km (630 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train6h 35m
£405($480)
twice daily1,056km (656 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 55m
£325($385)
5 times a week1,021km (635 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train and plane8hrs
£295($350)
5 times a week1,047km (650 miles)
Bus
17hrs
£57($67)
once daily1,341km (833 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train + 2 similar
12h 25m
£270($320)
twice daily1,204km (748 miles)
Bus and Train13h 25m
£290($345)
twice daily1,284km (798 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train16hrs
£200($235)
6 times a week1,265km (786 miles)
Drive
11h 45m
£190($225)
on demand1,108km (688 miles)

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Airports near Plymouth

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

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Plymouth
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Plymouth
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Plymouth