What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Ullapool?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Ullapool is to train and bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Ullapool?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Ullapool is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Ullapool?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Ayr to Ullapool?

The distance between Ayr and Ullapool is 263 miles. The road distance is 244.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Ullapool without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Ullapool without a car is to bus via Inverness which takes 7h 6m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Ullapool?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Ayr to Ullapool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Ullapool bus from?

Ayr to Ullapool bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Ullapool bus arrive?

Ayr to Ullapool bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Ullapool?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Ullapool is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Ayr to Ullapool.

Where can I stay near Ullapool?

There are 27+ hotels available in Ullapool.

Ayr to Ullapool - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Ullapool by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Inverness
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus E8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
7h 6m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
7h 58m
£35–89
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
7h 33m
£46–103
Drive 243.5 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Ullapoolcar 243.5 mi
4h 59m
£60–86
Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus
7h 48m
£96–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Academy Street to Ferry Terminalbus 61
8h 12m
Train, fly to Stornoway Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane GLA - SYY
3. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
7h 54m
£143–417

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

22Weekly Planes

4h 50mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 261.4 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Ullapool, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 6m.

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