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

The cheapest way to get from Balmaha to Loch Ness is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmaha to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Balmaha and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Balmaha to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Spean Bridge via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Balmaha to Loch Ness?

The distance between Balmaha and Loch Ness is 112 miles. The road distance is 128.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balmaha to Loch Ness without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Balmaha to Loch Ness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmaha to Loch Ness train from?

Balmaha to Loch Ness train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Dalmuir station.

Where does the Balmaha to Loch Ness train arrive?

Balmaha to Loch Ness train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Spean Bridge station.

Can I drive from Balmaha to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmaha to Loch Ness is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Balmaha to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Balmaha to Loch Ness - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Balmaha to Loch Ness by ferry, bus, train, or car

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Balmaha Pier to Luss Pierferry Ll1
2. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
5h 55m
Drive 127.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balmaha to Fort Augustuscar 127.5 mi
2h 40m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Dalmuir to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
6h 49m
£34–92

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Distance: 111.8 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Dalmuir to Spean Bridge 6 times a week. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 3h 32m. ScotRail also services this route 5 times a week.

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