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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Ullapool is to train and bus via Glasgow which costs £35 - £85 and takes 11h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Ullapool is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 14m and costs £100 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Ullapool?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Chester to Ullapool?

The distance between Chester and Ullapool is 500 miles. The road distance is 440.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Ullapool without a car is to bus which takes 11h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 2m to get from Chester to Ullapool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ullapool bus from?

Chester to Ullapool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Chester to Ullapool bus arrive?

Chester to Ullapool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chester to Ullapool?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Ullapool is 441 miles. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Chester to Ullapool.

Where can I stay near Ullapool?

There are 54+ hotels available in Ullapool.

Chester to Ullapool - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Ullapool by bus, train, car, or plane

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
11h 2m
Train, bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
11h 44m
£40–84
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
12h 4m
£88–127
Drive 438.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Ullapool438.2 mi
7h 42m
£108–156
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
7h 14m
£109–263
Train, bus via Glasgow #2
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
12h 43m
£47–217
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
9h 19m
£113–268
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
10h 9m
£125–314
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
8h 55m
£115–526

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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1h 32mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chester to Ullapool.

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Distance: 497.4 mi
Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Ullapool, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 11h 2m.

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