There are 4 ways to get from Falkirk 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 / ...
4h 45m£58–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church 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 39m£22–36Drive 139.1 mi
- Drive from Falkirk to Fort Augustuscar 139.1 mi
3h£34–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
6h 17m£50–139
Falkirk to Loch Ness by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 3h and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Inverness via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Falkirk and Loch Ness is 180 miles. The road distance is 139.9 miles.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £55 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Falkirk to Loch Ness, including transfers.
Falkirk to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from St Andrew`s Church station.
Falkirk 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 to Loch Ness is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Falkirk Grahamston to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Stirling to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk
Bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustus
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £6–12
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustus
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Falkirk to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Falkirk to Loch Ness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Loch Ness is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Falkirk to Loch Ness.
There are 1254+ hotels available in Loch Ness.