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How to get fromUllapool to Prestonby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ullapool to Preston by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Edinburgh

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    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus961
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
    8h 43m
    £56–200

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus961
    2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationbusE8
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
    9h 27m

  3. Drive 386.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ullapool to Prestoncar386.8 mi
    6h 49m
    £98–141

  4. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeINV - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    6h 9m
    £110–280

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus961
    2. Take the train from Inverness to PrestontrainInverness - London Euston
    9h 48m
    £76–100

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus961
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry StreetbusM90
    3. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Abington Service Areabus102 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Abington Bus Stop to Preston Coach Stationbus
    12h 4m

  7. Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
    3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeABZ - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    8h 42m
    £105–265

Ullapool to Preston by bus and train

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3, Union Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 27m.

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