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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £70 - £240 and takes 16h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Loch Ness is to train and fly which takes 7h 28m and costs £85 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Fort Augustus via King Street, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Inverness via Ashford International and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Kent to Loch Ness?

The distance between Kent and Loch Ness is 664 miles. The road distance is 575.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs £220 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Kent to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Kent to Loch Ness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

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

Kent to Loch Ness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Kent to Loch Ness is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs £220 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £240 and takes 16h 55m.

Where does the Kent to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Kent to Loch Ness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Kent to Loch Ness train arrive?

Kent to Loch Ness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Kent to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Loch Ness is 576 miles. It takes approximately 10h 4m to drive from Kent to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1406+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Kent to Loch Ness - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Kent 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 Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
11h 55m
£226–351
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 594 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
16h 55m
£72–240
Train, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
16h 44m
£118–268
Drive 572.4 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Fort Augustuscar 572.4 mi
10h 4m
£141–204
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
7h 51m
£80–250
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
15h 59m
£202–310
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, line 917 bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Achnahannet Farmbus
7h 52m
£99–374
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
7h 28m
£89–241
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
9h 14m
£119–421
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
9h 59m
£85–224
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
10h 21m
£144–493
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
10h 27m
£147–460

Kent to Loch Ness by train and bus

23Weekly Services

16h 44mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 660.6 mi
Duration: 11h 55m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Achnahannet Farm via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Fort Augustus via King Street, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 16h 55m.

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