How to travel from Ullapool to Welshpool, United Kingdom

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.

10 routes found

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.

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Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Shrewsbury.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)
Operated by

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Bus

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

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £65($77)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Shrewsbury.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £185($215)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance779km (484 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Welshpool

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and Welshpool

Transport options from Ullapool to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train + 4 similar
4h 30m
£190($225)
twice daily705km (438 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
£220($260)
twice daily805km (500 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train6h 15m
£265($315)
twice daily1,053km (655 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train6h 50m
£275($330)
twice daily1,111km (690 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 55m
£265($315)
twice daily896km (557 miles)
Bus
14h 25m
£65($77)
once daily982km (610 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
8h 60m
£185($215)
twice daily857km (532 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train10hrs
£105($125)
twice daily832km (517 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train11h 15m
£90($110)
6 times a week861km (535 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
£135($160)
on demand779km (484 miles)

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Airports near Welshpool

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Welshpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Welshpool
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Welshpool