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How to get fromBathgate to Loch Nessby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bathgate to Loch Ness by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus bus Ember
    6h 38m
    £28–44

  2. Bus via Deer Park

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus bus
    7h 4m
    £27–42

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus bus Ember
    7h 2m
    £73–141

  4. Drive  149.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bathgate to Fort Augustuscar car 149.7 mi
    3h 5m
    £38–55

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bathgate to Dalmuirtrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Spean Bridgetrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    7h 12m
    £40–95

Bathgate to Loch Ness by train and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Bathgate to Fort Augustus via Bellgrove, Sword Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bathgate to Fort Augustus via Dalmuir, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 7h 12m.

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