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

The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Reading is to bus and fly and train which costs £70 - £210 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ullapool to Reading is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 46m and costs £90 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Ullapool and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Ullapool to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Reading RailAir via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 44m.

How far is it from Ullapool to Reading?

The distance between Ullapool and Reading is 540 miles. The road distance is 589.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ullapool to Reading without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 3m and costs £160 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Ullapool to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ullapool to Reading bus from?

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

Where does the Ullapool to Reading bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ullapool to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Ullapool to Reading is 589 miles. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Ullapool to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1408+ hotels available in Reading.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Ullapool to Reading 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 Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
5h 46m
£90–367
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 Reading
6h 49m
£74–205
Bus, train
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 Paddington to Reading
11h 3m
£160–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station595 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
14h 44m
Drive 586 mi
1. Drive from Ullapool to Reading586 mi
10h 19m
£147–213
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 Paddington to Reading
6h 21m
£94–258
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ABZ - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
8h 24m
£119–362
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading
6h 45m
£83–335
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
9h 51m
£128–352
Bus, train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
2. Take the train from Inverness to Birmingham International
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Reading
14h 2m
£106–185
Bus, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
2. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh Bus Station
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Reading
14h 12m
£92–375

Ullapool to Reading by bus, train, and subway

12Weekly Services

11h 3mAverage Duration

£160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 536.9 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Reading RailAir via Bus Station Stance 3, Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 14h 44m.

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