Ullapool travel guide

Ullapool Tourism | Ullapool Guide

You're Going to Love Ullapool

With a population of 1 510, Ullapool is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ullapool to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ullapool

Ullapool in December
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ullapool in December
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ullapool

Plane

Although Ullapool doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 77 km from Ullapool. The shortest domestic flight to Ullapool departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ullapool, followed by LNER. The train journey from Ullapool to Edinburgh takes 3h 54m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £124 for a 7h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ullapool is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 247 km from Ullapool. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ullapool, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Ullapool takes 351 km and will cost you around £30. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 362 km.

Plane

Although Ullapool doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 77 km from Ullapool. The shortest domestic flight to Ullapool departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ullapool, followed by LNER. The train journey from Ullapool to Edinburgh takes 3h 54m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £124 for a 7h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ullapool is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 247 km from Ullapool. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ullapool, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Ullapool takes 351 km and will cost you around £30. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 362 km.

Airports near Ullapool

Airlines serving Ullapool

KLM
Good (850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,780 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (514 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ullapool

Most booked hotels in Ullapool

Acheninver Hostel
1 star
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£25+
Harbour House
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£128+
The Arch Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£102+
The Dundonnell Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£148+
Caledonian Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£99+
The Argyll Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
£103+

Hiring a car in Ullapool

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ullapool (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ullapool (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73.