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

The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Elphin is to bus and train and fly which costs €95 - €250 and takes 14h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ullapool to Elphin is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 42m and costs €150 - €360.

How far is it from Ullapool to Elphin?

The distance between Ullapool and Elphin is 749 km.

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

It takes approximately 10h 42m to get from Ullapool to Elphin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Elphin?

There are 47+ hotels available in Elphin.

Ullapool to Elphin - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Ullapool to Elphin by car, car ferry, bus, train, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Ullapool to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Elphin
10h 42m
€152–353
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
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 Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
4. Take the train from Drumcondra to Longford
14h 28m
€97–245
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the train from Inverness to Inverurie
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)ABZ - DUB
4. Take the train from Drumcondra to Longford
13h 25m
€123–279
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)INV - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Longford
12h 24m
€150–374
Bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin 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 Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
5. Take the train from Drumcondra to Longford
14h 7m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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3h 24mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 749.5 km
Duration: 10h 42m

What companies run services between Ullapool, Scotland and Elphin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ullapool to Elphin. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Elphin. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, walk to Inverness, take the train to Inverurie, walk to Town Hall, take the line 10 bus to Fechnie Brae, take the bus to Airport Terminal Stance 1, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 15, take the line 41 bus to Drumcondra Station, walk to Drumcondra, take the train to Longford, walk to Longford Station, then take the line 451 bus to Elphin.

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