There are 4 ways to get from Ullapool to Kirkcaldy by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Inverness
best- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Kirkcaldytrain
6h 11m£49–115Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth stationbus
- Take the train from Perth to Kirkcaldytrain
7h£33–50Bus
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ridebus M90
6h 15m£35–76Drive 195.2 mi
- Drive from Ullapool to Kirkcaldycar 195.2 mi
3h 45m£49–70
Ullapool to Kirkcaldy by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Kirkcaldy is to bus and train which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Ullapool to Kirkcaldy is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Ullapool to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Ullapool and Kirkcaldy is 205 miles. The road distance is 196.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ullapool to Kirkcaldy without a car is to bus and train via Inverness which takes 6h 11m and costs £45 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Ullapool to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.
Ullapool to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Ullapool to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Ullapool to Kirkcaldy is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Ullapool to Kirkcaldy.
There are 3051+ hotels available in Kirkcaldy.
What companies run services between Ullapool, Scotland and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 and Park & Ride in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £10–20
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £10–20
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £26–50
- Phone
- 01463 222 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- D + E Coaches
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- D + E Coaches
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- D + E Coaches
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Ullapool Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Ember
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