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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Ullapool is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Ullapool is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Ullapool?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from North Pier Car Park and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Filling Station, Drum Green and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Oban to Ullapool?

The distance between Oban and Ullapool is 172 miles. The road distance is 155.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Ullapool without a car is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs £23 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Oban to Ullapool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Ullapool bus from?

Oban to Ullapool bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, depart from North Pier Car Park station.

Where does the Oban to Ullapool bus arrive?

Oban to Ullapool bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Oban to Ullapool?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Ullapool is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Oban to Ullapool.

Where can I stay near Ullapool?

There are 61+ hotels available in Ullapool.

Oban to Ullapool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Ullapool by bus, train, or car

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 North Pier Car Park to Bus Stationbus 918
2. Take the bus from Filling Station to Drum Greenbus 919
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
8h 29m
£24–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
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
10h 11m
£45–114
Drive 154.2 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Ullapoolcar 154.2 mi
3h 18m
£38–55
Bus via High School
1. Take the bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Stationbus 918
2. Take the bus from Filling Station to Drum Greenbus 919
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to High Schoolbus 61
8h 49m

Oban to Ullapool by bus

26Weekly Buses

8h 29mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oban to Ullapool.

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Distance: 170.6 mi
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Ullapool, Scotland?

You can take a bus from North Pier Car Park to Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Filling Station, Drum Green, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 29m.

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