What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness is to bus via Victoria Rail Station which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness is to fly and bus which takes 6h 3m and costs £90 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at Tourist Information via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Spean Bridge via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Loch Ness is 352 miles. The road distance is 350.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness without a car is to bus via Victoria Rail Station which takes 9h 56m and costs £40 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness?

It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Loch Ness bus from?

Greater Manchester to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Loch Ness train from?

Greater Manchester to Loch Ness train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness is to bus via Victoria Rail Station which takes 9h 56m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £230 and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Loch Ness train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Loch Ness train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Loch Ness is 350 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1413+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Greater Manchester to Loch Ness - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus via Victoria Rail Station
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1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tourist Informationbus 919
9h 56m
£41–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus 919
10h 44m
£143–305
Drive 348.5 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Fort Augustuscar 348.5 mi
6h 26m
£85–123
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus
6h 3m
£95–241
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
11h 24m
£133–226
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tourist Informationbus 919
11h 27m
£55–123
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus
8h 41m
£115–330

Greater Manchester to Loch Ness by bus and train

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Distance: 349.5 mi
Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Grandale Street to Tourist Information via Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Tourist Information via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Edinburgh Waverley, Spean Bridge, and Spean Crescent in around 11h 24m.

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