The average bus between Ullapool and Preston takes 18h 50m and the fastest bus takes 16h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ullapool to Preston. 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 Preston. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ullapool is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Preston at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 3 and take an average of 18h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ullapool to Preston? 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 Preston. However, there are services departing from Ullapool station and arriving at Preston station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
Ullapool to Preston bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Ullapool to Preston bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Ullapool and Preston is 484.6 km. The road distance is 659 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 5m.