How to travel from Wrexham to Ullapool, United Kingdom
The distance between Wrexham and Ullapool is around 685km (425 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Wrexham to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ullapool → Wrexham if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Manchester Airport, Buchanan Bus Station then Inverness and then to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£56($66)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Ullapool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Ullapool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £56 ($66) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($220).
The distance between Wrexham and Ullapool is around 685km (425 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 556km (346 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Wrexham and Ullapool by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Ullapool is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £185 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Ullapool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £56 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Wrexham and Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wrexham and Ullapool. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wrexham to Ullapool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chester Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, Manchester Airport, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.
National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Wrexham and Ullapool. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham to Ullapool. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Ullapool is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Ullapool. Stornoway Airport (SYY) (SYY) and Benbecula Airport (BEB) (BEB) 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 Wrexham and Ullapool. The distance is around 731km (454 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Ullapool is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around £165 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Ullapool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 4h 50m | £185($220) | twice daily | 685km (425 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus | 5h 25m | £250($295) | twice daily | 822km (511 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool South Parkway, plane and bus | 6hrs | £375($440) | twice daily | 1,499km (932 miles) |
| Train to Newport (S Wales), plane and bus | 6h 30m | £255($305) | twice daily | 1,051km (653 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane and bus | 6h 35m | £165($200) | twice daily | 780km (485 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus | 7h 10m | £280($330) | twice daily | 913km (567 miles) |
Bus | 12h 20m | £56($66) | once daily | 817km (508 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 8h 25m | £165($195) | twice daily | 783km (486 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, bus | 10h 20m | £95($110) | twice daily | 786km (488 miles) |
| Train to Preston, bus | 11h 20m | £80($95) | once daily | 800km (497 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | £125($150) | on demand | 731km (454 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Wrexham and Ullapool
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Ullapool
The following major airports near Ullapool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Ullapool
Stornoway Airport (SYY)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Ullapool
Benbecula Airport (BEB)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Ullapool