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How to get fromHelensburgh to Ullapoolby train, bus, car, plane or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Helensburgh to Ullapool by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to InvernesstrainGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus961
    7h 18m
    £49–104

  2. Train, bus via Perth

    cheapest
    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 Terminalbus961
    7h 48m
    £34–87

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetbusE8
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus961
    8h 6m

  4. Drive 195.1 mi

    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Ullapoolcar195.1 mi
    4h 3m
    £49–71

  5. Fly to Stornoway Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)planeGLA - SYY
    2. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 13m
    £138–409

  6. Train, bus via Spean Bridge

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Upper to Spean Bridgetrain
    2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Bus Station Stance 2bus919
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to High Schoolbus61
    8h 38m

  7. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)planeGLA - INV
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus
    8h 15m
    £106–264

Helensburgh to Ullapool by train and bus

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Ferry Terminal via Quay Street, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 6m.

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