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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 5h 39m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Achnahannet Farm via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Inverness via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Loch Ness?

The distance between Edinburgh and Loch Ness is 206 miles. The road distance is 136.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Loch Ness is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Loch Ness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Loch Ness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Loch Ness?

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

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1378+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Edinburgh to Loch Ness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
5h 24m
£46–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
5h 39m
£27–64
Drive 135.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Fort Augustuscar 135.4 mi
3h 51m
£34–49
Bus via Fort Augustus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
6h 12m
£30–67
Train via Spean Bridge
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
6h 20m
£40–56

Edinburgh to Loch Ness by train and bus

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Distance: 204.3 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 4 hours.

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