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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow’s flagship museum, famous for its broad collections, grand architecture, and highlights ranging from fine art to natural history.
Cheapest price
$130
Average price
$130
Fastest journey
4 h 38 m
Average duration
4 h 38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ullapool to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ullapool to Glasgow will cost around $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $130.
It's difficult to get from Ullapool to Glasgow without transferring at least once.
C15088 · C14813
C15088 · C14813Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ullapool to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $158.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $183 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ullapool to Glasgow:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ullapool to Glasgow costing on average $98 (€79).
A bus is $126 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ullapool to Glasgow costing on average $183 (€148).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
The journey is about 13m faster (4h 25m by train vs 4h 38m by car) and roughly $25 (€20) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($98 (€79) vs $123 (€99)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Ullapool to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C15088 · C14813 | 1:36 PM Lochluichart station (LCC) | 4h38 | 6:14 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ullapool to Glasgow run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 18:42. The fastest train covers the 144 miles (233 km) distance in 4h 38m.
Distance 144 miles (233 km) |
Average train duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 4h 38m |
First train 5:51 AM |
Last train 6:42 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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A stylish central district of restored warehouses, lanes, and squares, known for architecture, nightlife, and an upscale urban feel.
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Moderate by UK standards. Pubs and casual dining are reasonable, but central hotels and upscale restaurants cost more.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Tipping is not expected for pubs or counter service.
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