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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Loch Ness is to fly and line 917 bus which takes 6h 1m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Fort Augustus via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Spean Bridge via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Bolton to Loch Ness?

The distance between Bolton and Loch Ness is 342 miles. The road distance is 335.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Loch Ness without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 9h 29m and costs £90 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Bolton to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Bolton to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

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

Bolton to Loch Ness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Bolton to Loch Ness is to train via Glasgow which takes 9h 29m and costs £90 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 44m.

Where does the Bolton to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Bolton to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Bolton to Loch Ness train arrive?

Bolton to Loch Ness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Loch Ness is 336 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Bolton to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1375+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Bolton to Loch Ness - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bolton to Loch Ness by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Spean Bridgetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
9h 29m
£92–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
11h 44m
£42–69
Drive 333.9 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Fort Augustuscar 333.9 mi
6h 11m
£83–120
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, line 917 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Achnahannet Farmbus
6h 1m
£97–237
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
12h 11m
£108–171
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 40m
£112–297

Bolton to Loch Ness by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 340.3 mi
Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bolton to Fort Augustus via Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Fort Augustus via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 11h 44m.

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