There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Ness by bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from King Street to Tourist Informationbus 919
5h 8m£22–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus 919
6h 4m£48–118Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Fort-Augustus133.7 mi
3h 43mDrive 133.7 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Fort Augustuscar 133.7 mi
3h 43m£33–47Bus via Ingliston Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus 919
5h 48m£32–52Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
7h 21m£53–86
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Ness by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Tourist Information via King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Spean Bridge via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Loch Ness is 187 miles. The road distance is 134.5 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Ness without a car is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Ness, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Ness train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Ness is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Edinburgh Airport to Tourist Information via Inverness Union Street and King Street in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridge 6 times a week. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from King Street to Tourist Information
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–12
Bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Information
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
Bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Information
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Fort-Augustus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Ness train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Spean Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Ness is 135 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Ness.
There are 1419+ hotels available in Loch Ness.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Loch Ness. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















