The average bus between Ullapool and Chester takes 28h 21m and the fastest bus takes 17h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ullapool to Chester. 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 Ullapool and Chester. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ullapool is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 3 and take an average of 28h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ullapool to Chester? 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 Ullapool to Chester. However, there are services departing from Ullapool station and arriving at Chester station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 21m.
Ullapool to Chester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Ullapool to Chester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Ullapool and Chester is 542.4 km. The road distance is 785 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J in around 14h 8m.