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

The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Ullapool is to bus via Quay Street which costs £21 - £40 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Ullapool is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Helensburgh and Ullapool?

No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Quay Street, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Helensburgh to Ullapool?

The distance between Helensburgh and Ullapool is 261 miles. The road distance is 196.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Ullapool without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Helensburgh to Ullapool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helensburgh to Ullapool bus from?

Helensburgh to Ullapool bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Helensburgh to Ullapool bus arrive?

Helensburgh to Ullapool bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Helensburgh to Ullapool?

Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Ullapool is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Helensburgh to Ullapool.

Where can I stay near Ullapool?

There are 61+ hotels available in Ullapool.

Helensburgh to Ullapool - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 6 ways to get from Helensburgh to Ullapool by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to High Schoolbus 61
7h 38m
Bus via Quay Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
8h 12m
£21–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Academy Street to High Schoolbus 61
8h 10m
Drive 195.1 mi
1. Drive from Helensburgh to Ullapoolcar 195.1 mi
4h 4m
£48–69
Fly, ferry
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)plane GLA - SYY
2. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
8h 3m
£147–430
Train, bus via Perth
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
7h 51m
£37–135

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY) flights

19Weekly Planes

1h 1mAverage Duration

£132Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Helensburgh to Ullapool.

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Distance: 259.9 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to High School via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Buchanan Bus Stn, Inverness Union Street, and Academy Street in around 8h 10m.

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