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

The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Ullapool is to bus via Fort William which costs £28 - £45 and takes 8h 29m.

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 to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Colquhoun Square and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Hotel car park, Fort William Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

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 Hotel car park station.

Where does the Helensburgh to Ullapool bus arrive?

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

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 68+ hotels available in Ullapool.

Helensburgh to Ullapool - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 7 ways to get from Helensburgh to Ullapool by train, bus, 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.

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 Fort William
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
8h 29m
£28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to High Schoolbus 61
7h 48m
Drive 195.1 mi
1. Drive from Helensburgh to Ullapoolcar 195.1 mi
4h 4m
£48–68
Fly to Stornoway Airport, 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 1m
£152–422
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 52m
£72–177
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus
8h 18m
£107–216

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

19Weekly Planes

1h 2mAverage Duration

£129Cheapest 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 Station, and Bus Station Stance 6 in around 7h 48m.

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