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Compare coach and train for Edinburgh to Ullapool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Ullapool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 247 km
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£64 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Ullapool train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Ullapool trains for today, Saturday 14 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 05:04
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Y38779 · Y75874 | On time 08:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h04 | 14:41 Lochluichart station (LCC) | 1 change | |
| Y39144 · Y38781 · Y75874 | On time 09:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h05 | 14:41 Lochluichart station (LCC) | 2 changes | |
| Y38788 · Y75884 | On time 13:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h30 | 19:03 Lochluichart station (LCC) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Ullapool
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Trains from Edinburgh to Ullapool run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:36, the last at 18:42. The fastest train covers the 247 km distance in 5h 2m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 247 km |
Average train duration 4h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 2m |
First train 06:36 |
Last train 18:42 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Train companies: ScotRail from Edinburgh to Ullapool trainsScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh and Ullapool from £39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ScotRail
About
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 9m
Cheapest Price
£64
ScotRail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, designated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions mentioned above
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks, some stations have catering facilities
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free but optional, recommended during peak times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket (£1-£3), maximum 2 dogs per passenger, assistance dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Edinburgh to Ullapool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Ullapool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ullapool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Edinburgh to Ullapool can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £39, while the average price tends to be around £64.
The train journey from Edinburgh to Ullapool covers a distance of 247 km and takes approximately 5h 2m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Edinburgh to Ullapool is 247 km.
The first train from Edinburgh to Ullapool leaves at 6:36.
The last train from Edinburgh to Ullapool departs at 18:42.
Trains from Edinburgh to Ullapool run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Edinburgh to Ullapool.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Edinburgh to Ullapool.
To get from Edinburgh to Ullapool, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Edinburgh to Ullapool.
The train station in Edinburgh that goes to Ullapool is Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), and it arrives at Lochluichart station (LCC).
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ullapool is by train, costing approximately £39.
Booking trains from Edinburgh to Ullapool in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
There is no direct train service from Edinburgh to Ullapool; travellers typically take a train to Inverness and then a bus to Ullapool. The train journey to Inverness is scenic, offering views of the Scottish Highlands, while the bus from Inverness to Ullapool provides picturesque landscapes of lochs and mountains.
A day trip from Edinburgh to Ullapool is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 2m. Trains operate 4 times per day, covering a distance of 247 km.
A visit to Ullapool can be comfortably enjoyed over 2-3 days to explore its scenic beauty, enjoy local walks, and experience the culture.
Yes, you can take the train from Edinburgh to Ullapool.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Ullapool
Edinburgh
Ullapool
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
Taxis
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Haymarket
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
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