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

The cheapest way to get from Dufftown to Loch Ness is to line 36 bus and bus which costs £15 - £22 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dufftown to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Dufftown and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Dufftown to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from The Clock Tower and arriving at Fort Augustus via Elgin station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Dufftown to Loch Ness?

The distance between Dufftown and Loch Ness is 78 miles. The road distance is 81.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dufftown to Loch Ness without a car is to line 36 bus and train and line 917 bus which takes 4h 5m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Dufftown to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Dufftown to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from The Clock Tower station.

Where does the Dufftown to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Dufftown to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Duff Avenue station.

Can I drive from Dufftown to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Dufftown to Loch Ness is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Dufftown to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Dufftown to Loch Ness - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 36 bus

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

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Line 36 bus, train, line 917 bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Clock Tower to Duff Avenuebus 36
2. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from King Street to Achnahannet Farmbus 917
4h 5m
£20–37
Line 36 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Clock Tower to Duff Avenuebus 36
2. Take the bus from Elgin station to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
4h 40m
£15–22
Drive 81.2 mi
1. Drive from Dufftown to Fort Augustuscar 81.2 mi
1h 40m
£20–29
Line 36 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from The Clock Tower to Duff Avenuebus 36
2. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
4h 20m
£23–40

Dufftown to Loch Ness by bus, train, and foot

28Weekly Services

4h 5mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 77.8 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a bus from The Clock Tower to Fort Augustus via Duff Avenue, Elgin station, and Inverness Union Street in around 4h 40m.

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