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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Ullapool is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Ullapool is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Ullapool?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Carlisle, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Ullapool?

The distance between Cumbria and Ullapool is 366 miles. The road distance is 327.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Ullapool without a car is to train and bus via Edinburgh which takes 9h 54m and costs £100 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Cumbria to Ullapool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Ullapool bus from?

Cumbria to Ullapool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where does the Cumbria to Ullapool bus arrive?

Cumbria to Ullapool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Ullapool?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Ullapool is 328 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Cumbria to Ullapool.

Where can I stay near Ullapool?

There are 67+ hotels available in Ullapool.

Cumbria to Ullapool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cumbria to Ullapool by train, 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, bus via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
9h 54m
£103–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
11h 10m
£37–66
Drive 325.9 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Ullapoolcar 325.9 mi
5h 50m
£81–117
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to High Schoolbus 61
11h 38m

Cumbria to Ullapool by bus and train

14Weekly Services

9h 54mAverage Duration

£103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 363.9 mi
Duration: 9h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Carlisle, Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 11h 10m.

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