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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus bus 919
    5h 28m
    £61–162

  2. Bus via George Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus bus Ember
    5h 52m
    £22–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus bus 919
    5h 43m
    £36–69

  4. Drive 135.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Fort Augustuscar car 135.4 mi
    3h 51m
    £33–48

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    5h 50m
    £51–82

Edinburgh to Loch Ness by train and bus

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Tourist Information via Bus Station Stance 2 in around 5h 43m. 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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