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Ullapool travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Ullapool

Ullapool in November
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ullapool in November
Estimated hotel price
£69
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 48 miles from Ullapool. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ullapool departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ullapool, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Ullapool to Manchester takes 7h 30m and costs around £131 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £204 for a 8h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ullapool is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 153 miles from Ullapool. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ullapool using Megabus or FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Ullapool takes 197 miles and will cost you around £51. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 218 miles.

Plane

Although Ullapool doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 48 miles from Ullapool. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ullapool departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ullapool, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Ullapool to Manchester takes 7h 30m and costs around £131 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £204 for a 8h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ullapool is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 153 miles from Ullapool. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ullapool using Megabus or FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Ullapool takes 197 miles and will cost you around £51. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 218 miles.

Airports near Ullapool

INVInverness
SYYStornoway
BEBIsle of Benbecula

Airlines serving Ullapool

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (17 reviews)
Blue Islands
Good (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ullapool

Most booked hotels in Ullapool

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Harbour House
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£163+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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The Arch Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£138+
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Caledonian Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£107+
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The Ferry Boat Inn
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£151+
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Argyll Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
£162+
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Hiring a car in Ullapool

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

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