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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £75 - £270 and takes 18h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Loch Ness is to train and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs £95 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Fort Augustus via Bus Station, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Inverness via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Dover to Loch Ness?

The distance between Dover and Loch Ness is 675 miles. The road distance is 604 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs £230 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Dover to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Dover to Loch Ness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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

Dover to Loch Ness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Dover to Loch Ness is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs £230 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £270 and takes 18h 40m.

Where does the Dover to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Dover to Loch Ness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to Loch Ness train arrive?

Dover to Loch Ness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Loch Ness is 604 miles. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Dover to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1401+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Dover to Loch Ness - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Dover to Loch Ness by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
11h 49m
£234–351
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
18h 40m
£77–265
Drive 600.5 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Fort Augustuscar 600.5 mi
10h 32m
£150–216
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, line 917 bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Achnahannet Farmbus
7h 45m
£106–384
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
15h 39m
£197–294
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
7h 22m
£97–251
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
7h 38m
£97–277
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
9h 17m
£132–438
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
9h 46m
£87–228
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
10h 14m
£149–493
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
10h 20m
£155–464

Dover to Loch Ness by bus

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18h 40mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Dover to Loch Ness.

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Distance: 671.6 mi
Duration: 11h 49m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Achnahannet Farm via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 11h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Fort Augustus via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 18h 40m.

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