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How to get fromEdinburgh Airport to Loch Nessby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus bus Ember
    5h 23m
    £22–31

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus bus 919
    6h 10m
    £48–118

  3. Drive 133.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Augustuscar car 133.8 mi
    3h 43m
    £33–47

  4. Bus via Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ride

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ride to Invernessbus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus bus 919
    5h 51m
    £24–43

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    7h 36m
    £60–94

Edinburgh Airport to Loch Ness by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Augustus via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 23m. 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.

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