The average bus between Ullapool and Colchester takes 21h 40m and the fastest bus takes 19h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ullapool to Colchester. 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 Colchester. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ullapool is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 3 and take an average of 21h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ullapool to Colchester? 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 Colchester. However, there are services departing from Ullapool station and arriving at Colchester station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.
Ullapool to Colchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Ullapool to Colchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Coach Stop station.
The distance between Ullapool and Colchester is 771.8 km. The road distance is 1,115 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Coach Stop via Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 19h 15m.