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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Loch Ness is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Overgate and arriving at Fort Augustus via Park and Ride and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Inverness via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Dundee to Loch Ness?

The distance between Dundee and Loch Ness is 174 miles. The road distance is 106.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Loch Ness without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs £27 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Dundee to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Dundee to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Park and Ride station.

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

Dundee to Loch Ness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Dundee to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Dundee to Loch Ness is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs £27 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Dundee to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Dundee to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Dundee to Loch Ness train arrive?

Dundee to Loch Ness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Dundee to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Loch Ness is 107 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Dundee to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
5h 30m
£28–64
Drive 106.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dundee to Fort Augustuscar 106.1 mi
3h 24m
£27–38
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
5h 32m
£44–112
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
5h 37m
£62–144
Bus via Kinross
1. Take the bus from Nethergate to Park and Ridebus M92
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus 919
6h 53m
£31–73

Dundee to Loch Ness by bus

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Distance: 172.9 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Overgate to Fort Augustus via Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

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