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

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Loch Ness is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £27 - £40 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dunbar and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunbar to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Fort Augustus via Queensferry Street and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Dunbar and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Dunbar and arriving at Inverness via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Dunbar to Loch Ness?

The distance between Dunbar and Loch Ness is 234 miles. The road distance is 166.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunbar to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £55 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Dunbar to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Dunbar to Loch Ness bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.

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

Dunbar to Loch Ness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Dunbar station.

Train or bus from Dunbar to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Loch Ness is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Dunbar to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Dunbar to Loch Ness bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Shandwick Place station.

Where does the Dunbar to Loch Ness train arrive?

Dunbar to Loch Ness train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Loch Ness is 166 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Dunbar to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1406+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Dunbar to Loch Ness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
6h 46m
£58–168
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7
2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
8h 8m
£27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Shandwick Placebus X7
2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
7h 46m
£35–76
Drive 165.5 mi
1. Drive from Dunbar to Fort Augustuscar 165.5 mi
4h 29m
£41–59
Train via Spean Bridge
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
7h 32m
£54–90

Dunbar to Loch Ness by bus

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Distance: 233.1 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Achnahannet Farm via Edinburgh Waverley, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Fort Augustus via Shandwick Place, Queensferry Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 46m.

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