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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Loch Ness is to bus and line 10 bus and line 302 bus which costs £6 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Fort Augustus via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Elgin to Loch Ness?

The distance between Elgin and Loch Ness is 56 miles. The road distance is 69.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Loch Ness without a car is to train and line 917 bus which takes 2h 27m and costs £17 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Elgin to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Elgin to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin station.

Where does the Elgin to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Elgin to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Loch Ness is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Elgin to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Elgin to Loch Ness - 5 ways to travel via train, line 917 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 917 bus
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Achnahannet Farmbus 917
2h 27m
£18–30
Bus, line 10 bus, line 302 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus 10 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Village Greenbus 302
3h 14m
£6
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
2h 48m
£21–33
Drive 69.2 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Fort Augustuscar 69.2 mi
1h 25m
£18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
3h 10m
£13–20

Elgin to Loch Ness by train and bus

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2h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 55.8 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Elgin station to Fort Augustus via Inverness Union Street in around 3h 10m.

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