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

The cheapest way to get from Elphin to Ullapool is to train and fly and bus which costs £70 - £230 and takes 16h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elphin to Ullapool is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 53m and costs £130 - £320.

How far is it from Elphin to Ullapool?

The distance between Elphin and Ullapool is 494 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elphin to Ullapool without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Inverness which takes 21h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 12m to get from Elphin to Ullapool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elphin to Ullapool bus from?

Elphin to Ullapool bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Elphin station.

Where does the Elphin to Ullapool bus arrive?

Elphin to Ullapool bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Charlestown station.

Where can I stay near Ullapool?

There are 54+ hotels available in Ullapool.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Elphin and Ullapool?

No, there is no direct bus from Elphin to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Elphin and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Charlestown Murray's Bar, Derry Londonderry Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.

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

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

Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Longford to Dublin Connolly
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BHD - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
12h 12m
£132–314
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Longford to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - 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
16h 9m
£74–229
Bus, bus and ferry via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Elphin to Charlestown451
2. Take the bus from Charlestown Murray's Bar to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre64
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Belfast, Europa Buscentre212
4. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
6. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
21h 5m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Elphin to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Ullapool
10h 53m
£132–316
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Longford to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)DUB - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
13h 23m
£92–261
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Longford to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - 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
15h 43m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Elphin to Charlestown451
2. Take the bus from Charlestown Murray's Bar to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre64
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Belfast, Europa Buscentre212
4. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
6. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
21h 27m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Elphin to Charlestown451
2. Take the bus from Charlestown Murray's Bar to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre64
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Belfast, Europa Buscentre212
4. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
6. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
21h 38m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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Map of how to get from Elphin to Ullapool.

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Distance: 491.3 mi
Duration: 12h 12m

What companies run services between Elphin, Ireland and Ullapool, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Elphin to Ullapool. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Longford Station, walk to Longford, take the train to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 20, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, take the train to Inverness, walk to Bus Station Stance 3, then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elphin to Ferry Terminal via Charlestown Murray's Bar, Derry Londonderry Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 21h 5m.

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