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

The cheapest way to get from Hawick to Loch Ness is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hawick to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 5h and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Hawick and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Hawick to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Mart Street Bus Stance and arriving at Fort Augustus via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Hawick and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Hawick to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Inverness via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Hawick to Loch Ness?

The distance between Hawick and Loch Ness is 255 miles. The road distance is 187.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hawick to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs £75 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Hawick to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Hawick to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Mart Street Bus Stance station.

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

Hawick to Loch Ness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.

Train or bus from Hawick to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Hawick to Loch Ness is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Hawick to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Hawick to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Hawick to Loch Ness train arrive?

Hawick to Loch Ness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Hawick to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Hawick to Loch Ness is 187 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Hawick to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1411+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Hawick to Loch Ness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
8h 24m
£77–180
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
9h 14m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
8h 54m
£42–86
Drive 186.4 mi
1. Drive from Hawick to Fort Augustuscar 186.4 mi
5h
£46–67
Train via Spean Bridge
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
8h 52m
£68–122

Hawick to Loch Ness by bus, train, and foot

28Weekly Services

8h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 253.6 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Achnahannet Farm via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, Edinburgh Waverley, Inverness, and King Street in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Fort Augustus via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 54m.

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