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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Ullapool is to bus via Birmingham which costs £65 - £130 and takes 21h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Ullapool is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 1m and costs £80 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Ullapool?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Central Bus Station, George Street and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

How far is it from Swindon to Ullapool?

The distance between Swindon and Ullapool is 602 miles. The road distance is 572.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Ullapool without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 30m and costs £140 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Swindon to Ullapool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Ullapool bus from?

Swindon to Ullapool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where does the Swindon to Ullapool bus arrive?

Swindon to Ullapool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Ullapool?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Ullapool is 572 miles. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Swindon to Ullapool.

Where can I stay near Ullapool?

There are 59+ hotels available in Ullapool.

Swindon to Ullapool - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Swindon to Ullapool by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
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
7h 23m
£109–500
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
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 3 to Ferry Terminal961
21h 32m
£69–125
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
12h 30m
£144–395
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
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
18h 10m
Drive 569 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Ullapool569 mi
9h 47m
£144–208
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
7h 1m
£82–235
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
8h 25m
£94–258
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon 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
7h 49m
£98–355
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - 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 53m
£79–208
Train, bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
14h 59m
£91–370

Swindon to Ullapool by train, subway, and bus

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12h 30mAverage Duration

£144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 599 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Regent Circus to Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 18h 10m.

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