How to get from Edinburgh to Ullapool by bus and train?

From Edinburgh to Ullapool by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Ullapool in Ullapool, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Inverness station. Next, take the 61 bus from Bus Station Stance 6, Inverness station to Ferry Terminal, Ullapool station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 29 min.

389min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 6161
Walk to Ullapool
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    208 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 6, Inverness
    ID 670085865B
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Ullapool
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Ullapool
    ID 670086751
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ullapool
    Walk to
    Ullapool
    Market Street
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Ullapool by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Ullapool in Ullapool, take the MEGABUS M90 bus from Edinburgh Bus Station station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 station. Next, take the 61 bus from Bus Station Stance 6, Inverness station to Ferry Terminal, Ullapool station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 420 min.

420min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
Bus - 6161
Walk to Ullapool
Leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station
    620 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M90
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
    240 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 6, Inverness
    ID 670085865B
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Ullapool
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Ullapool
    ID 670086751
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ullapool
    Walk to
    Ullapool
    Market Street
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Ullapool

The distance between Edinburgh and Ullapool is approximately 397.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 389 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Ullapool by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ullapool – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Edinburgh to Ullapool by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Ullapool in Ullapool, take the MEGABUS M90 bus from Edinburgh Bus Station station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 station. Next, take the 61 bus from Bus Station Stance 6, Inverness station to Ferry Terminal, Ullapool station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 420 min.

420min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
Bus - 6161
Walk to Ullapool
Leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station
    620 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M90
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
    240 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 6, Inverness
    ID 670085865B
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Ullapool
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Ullapool
    ID 670086751
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ullapool
    Walk to
    Ullapool
    Market Street
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 389 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 61.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Ullapool?

    The alternative route takes 420 minutes, using Bus line MEGABUS M90, Bus line 61.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Ullapool?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Ullapool?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Inverness station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Inverness station near Ullapool.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Ullapool by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Ullapool by train and bus is about 6 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Ullapool?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Inverness station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Ullapool?

    Get off the train at the Inverness stop, which is closest to Ullapool.

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