What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness is to bus via Pitlochry which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Fort Augustus via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Inverness via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Loch Ness is 206 miles. The road distance is 136.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £50 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1410+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
5h 36m
£52–145
Bus via Pitlochry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Fishers Hotelbus M90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90 / ...
6h 55m
£23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
6h 19m
£30–67
Drive 135.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Fort Augustuscar 135.5 mi
3h 51m
£34–48
Train via Spean Bridge
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
6h 12m
£44–68

Edinburgh Castle to Loch Ness by foot, train, and bus

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Distance: 205 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to Fort Augustus via Queensferry Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 19m.

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