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

The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Colchester is to bus and fly and train which costs £75 - £230 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ullapool to Colchester is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 30m and costs £75 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Ullapool and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ullapool to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Coach Stop via Union Street, Park and Ride, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.

How far is it from Ullapool to Colchester?

The distance between Ullapool and Colchester is 582 miles. The road distance is 588.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ullapool to Colchester without a car is to bus and train via London which takes 11h 16m and costs £150 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Ullapool to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ullapool to Colchester bus from?

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

Where does the Ullapool to Colchester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ullapool to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ullapool to Colchester is 588 miles. It takes approximately 10h 56m to drive from Ullapool to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1010+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Ullapool to Colchester 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 London Heathrow Airport, train
best
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 Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 31m
£97–420
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)INV - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 39m
£78–226
Bus, train via London
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
2. Take the train from Inverness to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
11h 16m
£150–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Park and RideE8
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
4. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
5. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
18h 37m
Drive 584.8 mi
1. Drive from Ullapool to Colchester584.8 mi
10h 56m
£147–212
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 Liverpool Street to Colchester
6h 30m
£78–268
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City 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 London City Airport (LCY)GLA - LCY
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
9h 56m
£135–433
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Norwich International 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 Norwich International Airport (NWI)ABZ - NWI
4. Take the train from Norwich to Colchester
9h 29m
£164–473
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
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 London Stansted Airport (STN)GLA - STN
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
10h 27m
£78–217
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
2. Take the train from Inverness to London Euston
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
14h 50m
£109–193
Bus via Leicester
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
2. Take the bus from Union Street to George StreetE9
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station180 / ...
4. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Station777
5. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
19h 17m

Ullapool to Colchester by bus, train, and subway

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11h 16mAverage Duration

£150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 578.2 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Coach Stop via Bus Station Stance 3, Union Street, Park and Ride, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 18h 37m.

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