The average bus between Cairnryan and Ullapool takes 21h 2m and the fastest bus takes 19h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Ullapool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cairnryan and Ullapool. The earliest departure is at 2:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Ullapool at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 21h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Ullapool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Ullapool station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 2m.
Cairnryan to Ullapool bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Ullapool bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ferry Terminal station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Ullapool is 325.2 km. The road distance is 493 km.
You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 41m.