The average bus between Ullapool and Manchester takes 16h 32m and the fastest bus takes 10h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ullapool to Manchester. 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 Manchester. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ullapool is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Manchester at 3:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 3 and take an average of 16h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ullapool to Manchester? 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 Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ullapool station and arriving at Manchester station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.
Ullapool to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Ullapool to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Ullapool and Manchester is 524 km. The road distance is 703 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 51m.