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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ullapool is to train and fly and bus which costs £60 - £200 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ullapool is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 9m and costs £70 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ullapool?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ullapool?

The distance between Cardiff and Ullapool is 542 miles. The road distance is 578.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ullapool without a car is to train and bus via Crewe which takes 13h 40m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Cardiff to Ullapool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ullapool bus from?

Cardiff to Ullapool bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ullapool bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ullapool bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ullapool?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ullapool is 578 miles. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Cardiff to Ullapool.

Where can I stay near Ullapool?

There are 56+ hotels available in Ullapool.

Cardiff to Ullapool - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Ullapool by train, plane, bus, or car

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
7h 9m
£73–217
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
11h 1m
£64–195
Train, bus via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
13h 40m
£116–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
16h 17m
Drive 574.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ullapool574.8 mi
10h 43m
£143–207
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
8h 19m
£116–448
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
10h 30m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
9h 39m
£122–292
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
10h 30m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
14h 12m
£77–590
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
14h 39m
£115–161

Cardiff to Ullapool by train and bus

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13h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 538.9 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ullapool, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 16h 17m.

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