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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Ullapool is to train and fly and bus which costs £65 - £280 and takes 10h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Ullapool is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 31m and costs £85 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Ullapool?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Central Bus Station, George Street and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 6m.

How far is it from Poole to Ullapool?

The distance between Poole and Ullapool is 752 miles. The road distance is 639.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Ullapool without a car is to train and bus via London which takes 13h 52m and costs £130 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 13h 52m to get from Poole to Ullapool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Ullapool bus from?

Poole to Ullapool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Poole to Ullapool bus arrive?

Poole to Ullapool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Poole to Ullapool?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Ullapool is 640 miles. It takes approximately 11h 19m to drive from Poole to Ullapool.

Where can I stay near Ullapool?

There are 54+ hotels available in Ullapool.

Poole to Ullapool - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Poole to Ullapool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus via London
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
13h 52m
£136–346
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
10h 43m
£68–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
19h 6m
Drive 635.9 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Ullapool635.9 mi
11h 19m
£157–227
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
8h 31m
£85–378
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham International
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
17h 16m
£105–407
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Station160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
20h 23m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
8h 38m
£85–246
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
8h 50m
£93–262
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - 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
10h 20m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
9h 30m
£90–336

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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Distance: 747.5 mi
Duration: 13h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 19h 6m.

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