How to travel from Ullapool to St Andrews, United Kingdom

The distance between Ullapool and St Andrews is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Ullapool to St Andrews by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out St AndrewsUllapool if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £210($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Navigation Street.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £58($69)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £175($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to St Andrews.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance795km (494 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and St Andrews

There are several options for getting from Ullapool to St Andrews by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).

The distance between Ullapool and St Andrews is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Ullapool and St Andrews by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ullapool to St Andrews is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £210 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and St Andrews. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 3, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Navigation Street, Allison St and St Andrew's Stadium. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Ullapool and St Andrews. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 30m 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 St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to St Andrews is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from St Andrews. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) 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 St Andrews. The distance is around 795km (494 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to St Andrews is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £210 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and St Andrews

Transport options from Ullapool to St Andrews
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
4hrs
£210($250)
twice daily710km (441 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 15m
£190($225)
twice daily736km (457 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 45m
£235($280)
twice daily800km (497 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train5h 45m
£245($290)
twice daily1,027km (638 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train5h 50m
£240($285)
twice daily1,015km (631 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 30m
£58($69)
twice daily874km (543 miles)
Bus via Bus Station Stance 314h 55m
£46($55)
once daily909km (565 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 30m
£175($210)
twice daily865km (537 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
£140($165)
on demand795km (494 miles)

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Airports near St Andrews

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

DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from St Andrews
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from St Andrews
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from St Andrews