Bus from Inverness to Ullapool
3 direct routes · about 110 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 13:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ullapool as of 08:39
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Inverness, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | D & E Coaches | ~110 min | 2 | weekdays only | 06:55 | 13:30 | Bus Station Stance 6 | Ferry Terminal (at) | Tore, Kilcoy, Newton of Ferintosh, Dingwall, Fodderty, Strathpeffer & 4 more |
| E18 | Ember | ~88 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 08:16 | 15:15 | Seafield Road (NE-bound) | Ferry Terminal (at) | Craigton, Tore, Conon Bridge, Dingwall, Fodderty, Strathpeffer & 4 more |
| 961 | Scottish Citylink | ~80 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 5 | 08:10 | 15:10 | Bus Station Stance 3 | Ferry Terminal (at) | Tore, Contin, Garve, Aultguish & Braemore |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 61 bus or 961 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Inverness to Ullapool?
3 routes run directly from Inverness to Ullapool: the 61 (D & E Coaches), the E18 (Ember), the 961 (Scottish Citylink). The most frequent is the 61, twice each weekday — board at Bus Station Stance 6 and get off at Ferry Terminal (at), about 110 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Inverness to Ullapool?
Around 110 minutes on the 61, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Tore, Kilcoy, Newton of Ferintosh, Dingwall and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Inverness to Ullapool?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:55 and the last around 13:30. Check the route timetables 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.