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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tourist Informationbus bus 919
    6h 52m
    £24–39

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus bus 919
    7h 32m
    £100–224

  3. Drive 228.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Fort Augustuscar car 228.2 mi
    4h 25m
    £56–81

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    8h 7m
    £81–146

Carlisle to Loch Ness by bus

Calendar90Weekly Buses
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Tourist Information via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Tourist Information via Edinburgh Waverley, Spean Bridge, and Spean Crescent in around 8h 7m.

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