How to travel from Ullapool to Stirling, United Kingdom

The distance between Ullapool and Stirling is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ullapool to Stirling by bus, 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

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then Perth Broxden Park And Ride and then to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Stirling.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Stirling.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Stirling

There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Stirling by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £53 ($63).

The distance between Ullapool and Stirling is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Ullapool and Stirling by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Stirling is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £53 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Stirling. We recommend that you drive to Stirling. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Stirling. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 3 and Perth Broxden Park And Ride. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Ullapool and Stirling. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 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 Stirling. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Stirling is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Stirling. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) 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 Stirling. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Stirling is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).

How do I get from Ullapool to Stirling

Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and Stirling

Transport options from Ullapool to Stirling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 30m
£38($45)
twice daily319km (198 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
£47($56)
twice daily331km (206 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, Train4h 45m
£53($63)
6 times a week331km (206 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£53($63)
on demand306km (190 miles)

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Airports near Stirling

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

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Stirling
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Stirling
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Stirling