The distance between Ullapool and Welshpool is around 705km (438 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Ullapool to Welshpool by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Welshpool → Ullapool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Shrewsbury.
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Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Navigation Street and then to Welshpool.
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Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Shrewsbury.
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There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Welshpool by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £65 ($77) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).
The distance between Ullapool and Welshpool is around 705km (438 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 596km (370 miles)
It takes around 8h 60m to get from Ullapool and Welshpool by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Welshpool is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £65 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Welshpool. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Shrewsbury. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Welshpool. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 3, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Navigation Street, New St Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 25m.
Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Ullapool and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ullapool to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Welshpool. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Welshpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Welshpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ullapool and Welshpool. The distance is around 779km (484 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Welshpool is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 60m and will usually cost around £185 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train + 4 similar | 4h 30m | £190($225) | twice daily | 705km (438 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 10m | £220($260) | twice daily | 805km (500 miles) |
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train | 6h 15m | £265($315) | twice daily | 1,053km (655 miles) |
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train | 6h 50m | £275($330) | twice daily | 1,111km (690 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 55m | £265($315) | twice daily | 896km (557 miles) |
Bus | 14h 25m | £65($77) | once daily | 982km (610 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 8h 60m | £185($215) | twice daily | 857km (532 miles) |
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train | 10hrs | £105($125) | twice daily | 832km (517 miles) |
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train | 11h 15m | £90($110) | 6 times a week | 861km (535 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | £135($160) | on demand | 779km (484 miles) |
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