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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Ullapool is to train and bus via Glasgow which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Ullapool is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Ullapool?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Ullapool?

The distance between Dumfries and Ullapool is 308 miles. The road distance is 280.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Ullapool without a car is to bus which takes 8h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Dumfries to Ullapool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Ullapool bus from?

Dumfries to Ullapool bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.

Where does the Dumfries to Ullapool bus arrive?

Dumfries to Ullapool bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Ullapool?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Ullapool is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Dumfries to Ullapool.

Where can I stay near Ullapool?

There are 54+ hotels available in Ullapool.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Dumfries to Ullapool by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

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 Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus E8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
8h 9m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
8h 42m
£44–111
Train, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
8h 52m
£49–102
Drive 279 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Ullapoolcar 279 mi
5h 10m
£69–99
Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus
8h 57m
£106–249
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
9h 12m
£48–115
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 101
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Academy Street to Ferry Terminalbus 61
10h 50m
Train, fly to Stornoway Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane GLA - SYY
3. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
9h 2m
£153–424

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

20Weekly Planes

4h 50mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Ullapool.

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Distance: 306.6 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Ullapool, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 9m.

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