What is the cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Skara Brae?

The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Skara Brae is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £80 and takes 9h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ullapool to Skara Brae?

The fastest way to get from Ullapool to Skara Brae is to bus and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs £150 - £310.

How far is it from Ullapool to Skara Brae?

The distance between Ullapool and Skara Brae is 199 miles.

How do I travel from Ullapool to Skara Brae without a car?

The best way to get from Ullapool to Skara Brae without a car is to bus and ferry via Dingwall which takes 8h 54m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ullapool to Skara Brae?

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Ullapool to Skara Brae, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Skara Brae?

There are 139+ hotels available in Skara Brae.

Ullapool to Skara Brae - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Ullapool to Skara Brae by bus, ferry, 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.

Bus, ferry via Dingwall
best
1. Take the bus from High School to Council Buildings61
2. Take the bus from Tesco to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
8h 54m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
9h 45m
£56–78
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from High School to Council Buildings61
2. Take the train from Dingwall to Wick
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
11h 25m
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
6h 15m
£156–308
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
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 Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
8h 58m
£131–383

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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45 minAverage Duration

£131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.4 mi
Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Ullapool, Scotland and Skara Brae, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ullapool to Skara Brae. However, you can take the bus to Council Buildings, walk to Tesco, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, take the bus to Visitor Centre, then walk to Skara Brae. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High School to Skara Brae via Council Buildings, Hill Street, Station, Dingwall, Wick, Co-Op, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, and Visitor Centre in around 11h 25m.

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