Bus from Ullapool to Inverness
3 direct routes · about 80 min · first bus 09:09, last bus 15:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Inverness as of 08:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ullapool, 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 | ~80 min | 2 | weekdays only | 09:09 | 15:51 | Leckmelm Farm (opp) | Bus Station Stance 6 | Braemore, Aultguish, Garve, Contin, Strathpeffer, Fodderty & 4 more |
| E18 | Ember | ~92 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 10:01 | 17:01 | Ferry Terminal (at) | Seafield Road (before) | Braemore, Aultguish, Garve, Contin, Strathpeffer, Fodderty & 4 more |
| 961 | Scottish Citylink | ~80 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 5 | 10:00 | 17:00 | Ferry Terminal (at) | Bus Station Stance 3 | Braemore, Aultguish, Garve, Contin & Tore |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ullapool 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 Ullapool to Inverness?
3 routes run directly from Ullapool to Inverness: the 61 (D & E Coaches), the E18 (Ember), the 961 (Scottish Citylink). The most frequent is the 61, twice each weekday — board at Leckmelm Farm (opp) and get off at Bus Station Stance 6, about 80 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ullapool to Inverness?
Around 80 minutes on the 61, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Braemore, Aultguish, Garve, Contin and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ullapool to Inverness?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:09 and the last around 15:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ullapool to Inverness?
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.