The average bus between Edinburgh and Ullapool takes 8h 56m and the fastest bus takes 5h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Ullapool. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Ullapool at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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14h 30m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Ullapool station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
Edinburgh to Ullapool bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Ullapool bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Ferry Terminal station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Ullapool is 246.9 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 30m.