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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Ullapool is to train and fly and bus which costs £80 - £410 and takes 11h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Ullapool is to train and fly and bus which takes 11h 9m and costs £80 - £410.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Ullapool?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 16m.

How far is it from Penzance to Ullapool?

The distance between Penzance and Ullapool is 881 miles. The road distance is 755.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Ullapool without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 3m and costs £270 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 18h 3m to get from Penzance to Ullapool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Ullapool bus from?

Penzance to Ullapool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Albert Pier Road station.

Where does the Penzance to Ullapool bus arrive?

Penzance to Ullapool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Ullapool?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Ullapool is 756 miles. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Penzance to Ullapool.

Where can I stay near Ullapool?

There are 54+ hotels available in Ullapool.

Penzance to Ullapool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Ullapool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
18h 3m
£276–437
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
11h 9m
£84–404
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
23h 16m
Drive 751.5 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Ullapool751.5 mi
12h 53m
£186–268
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)NQY - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
14h 37m
£171–372
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to High School61
26h 46m
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)NQY - 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
13h 1m
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - 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
14h 18m

Penzance to Ullapool by train and bus

7Weekly Services

18h 3mAverage Duration

£276Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Penzance to Ullapool.

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Distance: 876.3 mi
Duration: 18h 3m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Ullapool, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Albert Pier Road to Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 23h 16m.

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