🚌 Bus from Inverness to Ullapool
3 direct routes · about 84 min · first bus 08:11, last bus 15:09 (weekdays).
💷 Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Ember | ~84 min | 2 | 08:11 | 15:09 | Union Street (Stop D) |
| 961 | Scottish Citylink | ~80 min | 2 | 08:10 | 15:10 | Bus Station Stance 3 (Stance) |
| 61 | D & E Coaches | ~102 min | 1 | 13:10 | 13:10 | UHI Main Campus (opp) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Inverness on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Inverness to Ullapool?
3 routes run directly from Inverness to Ullapool: the E18 (Ember), the 961 (Scottish Citylink), the 61 (D & E Coaches).
How long does the bus take from Inverness to Ullapool?
Around 84 minutes on the E18, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Inverness to Ullapool?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the E18) leaves around 08:11 and the last around 15:09. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Inverness to Ullapool?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.