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

The cheapest way to get from Harrogate to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harrogate to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Harrogate and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Harrogate to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Library Gardens and arriving at Fort Augustus via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Harrogate and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Harrogate and arriving at Inverness via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Harrogate to Loch Ness?

The distance between Harrogate and Loch Ness is 427 miles. The road distance is 329.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harrogate to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Harrogate to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Harrogate to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

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

Harrogate to Loch Ness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from Harrogate to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Harrogate to Loch Ness is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Harrogate to Loch Ness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Harrogate to Loch Ness train arrive?

Harrogate to Loch Ness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Harrogate to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Harrogate to Loch Ness is 329 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Harrogate to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1339+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Harrogate to Loch Ness - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Harrogate to Loch Ness by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
9h 21m
£139–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
12h 15m
£51–86
Drive 327.5 mi
1. Drive from Harrogate to Fort Augustuscar 327.5 mi
6h 24m
£82–119
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
8h 16m
£120–264
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
10h 32m
£107–201
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Spean Bridgetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
14h 16m
£76–146
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LBA - INV
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
9h 40m
£92–330
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
10h 56m
£130–324

Harrogate to Loch Ness by train and bus

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9h 21mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Harrogate to Loch Ness.

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Distance: 424.8 mi
Duration: 9h 21m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £130–180 and the journey takes 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library Gardens to Fort Augustus via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Fort William Bus Station in around 12h 15m.

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