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

The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Colchester is to bus which costs £80 - £150 and takes 17h.

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 44m and costs £85 - £210.

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 Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

How far is it from Ullapool to Colchester?

The distance between Ullapool and Colchester is 570 miles. The road distance is 589.1 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 26m and costs £190 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m 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 589 miles. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Ullapool to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1017+ hotels available in Colchester.

Ullapool to Colchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Ullapool to Colchester by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 44m
£89–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
4. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
5. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
17h
£82–148
Bus, train via London
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
2. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
11h 26m
£198–316
Drive 585.7 mi
1. Drive from Ullapool to Colchestercar 585.7 mi
11h
£144–208
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 49m
£93–228
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 3m
£104–334
Bus, train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
5. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
10h 12m
£168–463
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
2. Take the train from Inverness to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
14h 54m
£189–333
Bus, train via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Peterboroughtrain
5. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
17h
£247–388

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN) flights

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Distance: 566.6 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 17h.

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