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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Loch Ness is to bus via Glasgow which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Fort Augustus via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Inverness via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Durham to Loch Ness?

The distance between Durham and Loch Ness is 343 miles. The road distance is 257.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs £110 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Durham to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Durham to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

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

Durham to Loch Ness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.

Train, bus or fly from Durham to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Durham to Loch Ness is to train which takes 7h and costs £110 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 10h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £130 - £240 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Durham to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Durham to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Loch Ness train arrive?

Durham to Loch Ness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Durham to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Loch Ness is 257 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Durham to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1374+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Durham to Loch Ness - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Loch Ness by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
7h
£112–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
10h 23m
£42–88
Drive 256 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Fort Augustuscar 256 mi
6h 16m
£64–92
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
8h 57m
£134–238
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
9h 5m
£82–148
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
11h 26m
£42–70
Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
9h 42m
£103–229

Durham to Loch Ness by train and bus

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Distance: 341.1 mi
Duration: 7h

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Durham to Inverness once a week. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Fort Augustus via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 10h 23m.

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