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

The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Cardiff is to bus and fly and train which costs £60 - £230 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ullapool to Cardiff is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 21m and costs £60 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Ullapool and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Ullapool to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Kingsway GD via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 49m.

How far is it from Ullapool to Cardiff?

The distance between Ullapool and Cardiff is 542 miles. The road distance is 578.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ullapool to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 50m and costs £90 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Ullapool to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ullapool to Cardiff bus from?

Ullapool to Cardiff bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.

Where does the Ullapool to Cardiff bus arrive?

Ullapool to Cardiff bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Ullapool to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Ullapool to Cardiff is 578 miles. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Ullapool to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1546+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Ullapool to Cardiff by bus, plane, 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 to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 21m
£60–221
Bus, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
12h 50m
£93–350
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
16h 49m
Drive 575 mi
1. Drive from Ullapool to Cardiff575 mi
10h 41m
£142–205
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)INV - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 24m
£118–482
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
10h 16m
£71–191
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ABZ - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 30m
£109–276
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 1m
£108–312
Bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
3. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 56m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
2. Take the train from Inverness to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
13h 56m
£106–215
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
2. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh Bus Station
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Central
14h 27m
£105–585

Ullapool to Cardiff by bus and train

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12h 50mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 539.1 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Ullapool, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Kingsway GD via Bus Station Stance 3, Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 16h 49m.

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