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

The cheapest way to get from Keswick to Loch Ness is to bus via Carlisle which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Keswick to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Keswick and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Keswick to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Greta Bank and arriving at Fort Augustus via Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Keswick and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Keswick to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Spean Bridge via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Keswick to Loch Ness?

The distance between Keswick and Loch Ness is 268 miles. The road distance is 257.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Keswick to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Keswick to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Keswick to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

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

Keswick to Loch Ness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Keswick to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Keswick to Loch Ness is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlisle, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Keswick to Loch Ness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Keswick to Loch Ness train arrive?

Keswick to Loch Ness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Keswick to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Keswick to Loch Ness is 257 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Keswick to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1409+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Keswick to Loch Ness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Keswick to Loch Ness by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
9h 10m
£78–162
Bus via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
10h 12m
£33–50
Drive 255.6 mi
1. Drive from Keswick to Fort Augustuscar 255.6 mi
5h 3m
£63–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
10h 14m
£41–78

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Distance: 266.3 mi
Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Greta Bank to Fort Augustus via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greta Bank to Fort Augustus via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 10h 12m.

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