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

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

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  1. Bus via Perth

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cumbernauld to Perth Broxden Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus bus
    5h 28m
    £32–66

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus bus Ember
    6h 49m
    £29–54

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
    5h 58m
    £40–113

  4. Drive  141.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cumbernauld to Fort Augustuscar car 141.2 mi
    2h 55m
    £35–51

  5. Train via Spean Bridge

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Spean Bridgetrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    6h 31m
    £48–85

Cumbernauld to Loch Ness by bus

Calendar91Weekly Buses
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Cumbernauld to Fort Augustus via Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Two other operators also service this route.

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