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

The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Edinburgh is to bus via George Street which costs £24 - £35 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ullapool to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ullapool and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ullapool to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Ullapool to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ullapool and Edinburgh is 219 miles. The road distance is 212 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ullapool to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Ullapool to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ullapool to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where does the Ullapool to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ullapool to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ullapool to Edinburgh is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Ullapool to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1653+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ullapool to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ullapool to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
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 Uk094
5h 39m
£34–50
Bus via George Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
6h 28m
£25–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 43m
£51–165
Drive 210.8 mi
1. Drive from Ullapool to Edinburghcar 210.8 mi
4h 1m
£51–74
Ferry to Stornoway Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SYY - EDI
6h 30m
£150–417
Bus, train via High School
1. Take the bus from High School to Bus Station Stance 6bus 61
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 49m
Ferry to Stornoway Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SYY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 5m
£163–452
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 3m
£118–239

Ullapool to Edinburgh by bus

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5h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.6 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Ullapool, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 39m.

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