What is the cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Loch Ness?

The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Loch Ness is to bus and line 302 bus which costs £7 - £13 and takes 2h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aviemore to Loch Ness?

The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Aviemore and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Aviemore to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Cairngorm Hotel and arriving at Village Green via Bus Station Stance 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Aviemore to Loch Ness?

The distance between Aviemore and Loch Ness is 54 miles. The road distance is 52 miles.

How do I travel from Aviemore to Loch Ness without a car?

The best way to get from Aviemore to Loch Ness without a car is to train and line 917 bus which takes 2h 24m and costs £10 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Aviemore to Loch Ness?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Aviemore to Loch Ness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aviemore to Loch Ness bus from?

Aviemore to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Cairngorm Hotel station.

Where does the Aviemore to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Aviemore to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Aviemore to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Aviemore to Loch Ness is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Aviemore to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1231+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Aviemore to Loch Ness - 4 ways to travel via train, line 917 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Aviemore to Loch Ness by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 917 bus
best
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Achnahannet Farmbus 917
2h 24m
£11–29
Bus, line 302 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Village Greenbus 302
2h 28m
£8–13
Drive 51.7 mi
1. Drive from Aviemore to Fort Augustuscar 51.7 mi
1h 2m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aviemore station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
2h 47m
£13–19

Aviemore to Loch Ness by train and bus

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2h 24mAverage Duration

£11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 53.3 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Village Green via Bus Station Stance 5 in around 2h 28m.

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