How to travel from Ullapool to Poole, United Kingdom

The distance between Ullapool and Poole is around 989km (614 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Ullapool to Poole 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, Plane and Train

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £220($260)
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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 POOLE Dorset.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £53($63)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Poole.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Poole.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Distance1,026km (637 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Poole

There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Poole by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 15h 10m. 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($260).

The distance between Ullapool and Poole is around 989km (614 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 822km (511 miles)

It takes around 11h 30m to get from Ullapool and Poole by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Poole is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx £220 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Poole. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Poole. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Poole. 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 15h 10m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Ullapool and Poole. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 10m 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 Poole. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 5h 45m.

The closest major airport to Poole is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Poole. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Poole. The distance is around 1,026km (637 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Poole is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).

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Transport options from Ullapool to Poole
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 5 similar
5h 45m
£220($260)
twice daily993km (617 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train6hrs
£225($265)
twice daily989km (614 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train6h 5m
£215($250)
twice daily1,075km (668 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train6h 15m
£250($295)
twice daily1,015km (631 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 30m
£280($335)
twice daily996km (619 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train and plane7h 45m
£285($340)
twice daily1,038km (645 miles)
Bus
15h 10m
£53($63)
once daily1,171km (728 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
11h 30m
£155($185)
once daily1,203km (748 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train13h 30m
£235($280)
twice daily1,105km (686 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train14h 40m
£120($140)
once daily1,215km (755 miles)
Drive
11h 20m
£175($210)
on demand1,026km (637 miles)

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Airports near Poole

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

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Poole
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Poole
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Poole