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

The cheapest way to get from Colne to Ullapool is to train and bus via Leeds which costs £65 - £120 and takes 13h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colne to Ullapool is to drive which takes 7h 5m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Colne and Ullapool?

No, there is no direct bus from Colne to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from St Johns Church and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

How far is it from Colne to Ullapool?

The distance between Colne and Ullapool is 460 miles. The road distance is 390.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colne to Ullapool without a car is to train and bus via Edinburgh which takes 11h 28m and costs £65 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 11h 28m to get from Colne to Ullapool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colne to Ullapool bus from?

Colne to Ullapool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Colne to Ullapool bus arrive?

Colne to Ullapool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Colne to Ullapool?

Yes, the driving distance between Colne to Ullapool is 390 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Colne to Ullapool.

Where can I stay near Ullapool?

There are 55+ hotels available in Ullapool.

Colne to Ullapool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Colne to Ullapool by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Colne to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
11h 28m
£68–204
Train, bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
13h 29m
£67–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
12h 54m
Drive 388.2 mi
1. Drive from Colne to Ullapool388.2 mi
7h 5m
£97–140
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Colne to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
8h 18m
£123–282
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colne to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
12h 10m
£88–114
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LBA - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
10h 14m
£161–288
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Colne to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
11h 3m
£117–267

Colne to Ullapool by train and bus

46Weekly Services

11h 28mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 457.6 mi
Duration: 11h 28m

What companies run services between Colne, Lancashire, England and Ullapool, Scotland?

You can take a bus from St Johns Church to Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Arrival Stand, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 12h 54m.

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