The average bus between Kilmarnock and Ullapool takes 9h 21m and the fastest bus takes 6h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Ullapool. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Ullapool at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 34m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Ullapool station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Kilmarnock to Ullapool bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Ullapool bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ferry Terminal station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Ullapool is 257.4 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 9m.