There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cruise Loch Ness by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus 919
5h 30m£62–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
5h 54m£22–32Drive 135.4 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Cruise Loch Nesscar 135.4 mi
3h 51m£33–48Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus 919
5h 57m£36–70Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
6h 8m£49–82
Edinburgh to Cruise Loch Ness by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cruise Loch Ness is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cruise Loch Ness is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Cruise Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Fort Augustus via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cruise Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Spean Bridge via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Cruise Loch Ness is 221 miles. The road distance is 136.2 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cruise Loch Ness without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs £60 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Edinburgh to Cruise Loch Ness, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Cruise Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Cruise Loch Ness train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cruise Loch Ness is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cruise Loch Ness, Scotland?
You can take a bus from George Street to Cruise Loch Ness via Inverness Union Street and Fort Augustus in around 5h 54m. 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.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Information
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £6–13
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £30–60
Bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Information
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £6–13
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Cruise Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Edinburgh to Cruise Loch Ness train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Spean Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cruise Loch Ness is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Edinburgh to Cruise Loch Ness.
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