There are 5 ways to get from Falkirk Wheel to Loch Ness by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
6h 14m£53–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Three Bridges roundabout to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
6h 57m£21–33Drive 139.2 mi
- Drive from Falkirk Wheel to Fort Augustuscar 139.2 mi
3h 1m£35–50Train via Stirling
- Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
6h 19m£37–108Train, bus
- Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
7h 5m£41–114
Falkirk Wheel to Loch Ness by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk Wheel to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Three Bridges roundabout and arriving at Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Falkirk Wheel to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Inverness via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Falkirk Wheel and Loch Ness is 182 miles. The road distance is 140 miles.
The best way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £50 - £80.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Falkirk Wheel to Loch Ness, including transfers.
Falkirk Wheel to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Three Bridges roundabout station.
Falkirk Wheel to Loch Ness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
The best way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Loch Ness is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Falkirk Wheel, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Falkirk Wheel to Fort Augustus via Three Bridges roundabout, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 6h 57m.
Train from Falkirk Grahamston to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–70
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–70
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Three Bridges roundabout to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
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Booking & Getting There
Falkirk Wheel to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Falkirk Wheel to Loch Ness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk Wheel to Loch Ness is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Falkirk Wheel to Loch Ness.
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