How to Get Here

Although beautiful, rugged and remote are words often used to describe our area, we also have another word to add – accessible. Ullapool & Wester Ross stand at the gateway to and from all points north, south, east & west.

By Car

From Inverness in the east, Ullapool lies circa 60 miles or 100km west along the easy to drive A835 through stunning scenery. An hour’s drive with many places of interest and rest stops along the way.

Gairloch lies circa 50 miles or 80km to the south along the scenic A832 passing by Loch Maree, Gruinard & Dundonnell lying at the feet of mighty An Teallach.

The road north leads to Achiltibuie circa 20 miles away past the striking heights of Stac Polaidh & Suilven and sweeping along the beautiful beaches of Ardmair, Achnahaird & Achmelvich.

Drive further north to Lochinver, Scourie & Durness to reach the stunning north coast.

Public Transport

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the details on public transaport are correct, these details do change depending on weather, ferry requirements, time of year etc. Please check with the operator prior to traveling to ensure you have the correct information. A useful web site for travel in Scotland is www.traveline.org.uk 

Bus Companies

Citylink Coaches / Stagecoach Bus operate a bus service from Inverness to Ullapool. Stagecoach also operate a service north of Ullapool to/from Drumbeg - see their web site for details - www.stagecoachbus.com
Click here to go to the citylink web site and look up timetable from Glasgow/Edinburgh to Ullapool and onwards to Stornoway.

The Westerbus also operates from Inverness to Gairloch connecting with an Ullapool service at Braemore Junction on a Mon, Wed & Saturday. For more information contact 01854 612966.
Tim Dearman Coaches also operate a summer service from Inverness to Dingwall, through Strathpeffer to Ullapool and onwards north to Lochinver, Scourie and Durness. Click here to see the timetable.

Car/Coach Hire & Taxi services

Ewen’s of Ullapool offer Taxi services, mini bus & coach hire.
Ullapool Taxi services - 01854 612619/612413
Lochbroom Filling Station & Self Drive offers car hire
Daley's Deals (tel 01854 612848) offer car & van hire
Scotpackers offers minibus tours from Ullapool and also supply bikes for hire.

By Sea

To Scotland from Europe, check out details of the new Superfast ferry from Belgium to Rosyth, near Edinburgh – a pleasant 3-4 hour drive from Ullapool.

The beautiful Western Isles lie 2 ½ hrs west of Ullapool across the Minch. Take a look at the Caledonian MacBrayne web site for full travel details or click here for the latest timetable.

By Air

Many companies operate flights into Inverness (1 hour drive from Ullapool) & Stornoway (2 ½ hr ferry crossing from Ullapool). Check the web sites for details:

• Highlands & Islands Airports (including Inverness & Stornoway)
• Easyjet
• British Airways
• Eastern Airways
• Highland Airways
• Loganair
• Scot Airways

Always remember that when you are in Ullapool, information is readily available from a number of sources:

Access the website using the Internet facilities available at:

• Ullapool Tourist Hostel, West Argyle Street, Ullapool
• Ullapool Community Library, within Ullapool High School.
• The Ceilidh Place, West Argyle Street, Ullapool
• The Caledonian Hotel, West Argyle Street, Ullapool
• The Ullapool Bookshop, Quay St, Ullapool

Listen to the local radio station Lochbroom FM on 102.2 FM & 96.8 FM mornings & evenings.

Buy the Ullapool News (Tel: 01854 613334) every Friday for up to date news & events

Call in at the Tourist Information Office (01854 612135) on Argyle Street. (seasonal opening only)