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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Ullapool is to train and bus which costs £85 - £130 and takes 13h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Ullapool is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 21m and costs £90 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Ullapool?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Leeds City Bus Station, George Street and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

How far is it from Derby to Ullapool?

The distance between Derby and Ullapool is 546 miles. The road distance is 473.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Ullapool without a car is to train and bus via Edinburgh which takes 11h 25m and costs £75 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from Derby to Ullapool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Ullapool bus from?

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

Where does the Derby to Ullapool bus arrive?

Derby to Ullapool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Derby to Ullapool?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Ullapool is 474 miles. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Derby to Ullapool.

Where can I stay near Ullapool?

There are 54+ hotels available in Ullapool.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Derby 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 Derby to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
11h 25m
£79–270
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - 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
10h 44m
£61–197
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
13h 50m
Drive 471 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Ullapool471 mi
8h 35m
£115–166
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Luton
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
7h 21m
£90–241
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
13h 21m
£86–121
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
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
7h 42m
£113–307
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
9h 23m
£114–294
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - 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 22m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
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
10h 4m
£112–312
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Luton
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - 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 53m

Derby to Ullapool by train and bus

49Weekly Services

11h 25mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 542.5 mi
Duration: 11h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 13h 50m.

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