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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Loch Ness is to bus via Fort Augustus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Achnahannet Farm via Queensferry Street and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Inverness via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Loch Ness?

The distance between Bathgate and Loch Ness is 222 miles. The road distance is 150.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bathgate to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Bathgate to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Bathgate to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.

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

Bathgate to Loch Ness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.

Train or bus from Bathgate to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Loch Ness is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Bathgate to Loch Ness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bathgate to Loch Ness train arrive?

Bathgate to Loch Ness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Loch Ness is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Bathgate to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1409+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Bathgate to Loch Ness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
6h 41m
£70–160
Bus via Fort Augustus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
7h 48m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
7h 9m
£29–69
Drive 149.7 mi
1. Drive from Bathgate to Fort Augustuscar 149.7 mi
3h 5m
£37–54
Train via Spean Bridge
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
7h 13m
£45–107

Bathgate to Loch Ness by train and bus

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Distance: 220.4 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 3h 38m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 4 hours.

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