What is the cheapest way to get from Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness?

The cheapest way to get from Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness?

The fastest way to get from Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Lake District (Land) and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from National Trust car park and arriving at Tourist Information via Bus Station, Bus Station, Carlisle, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Lake District (Land) and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Spean Bridge via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

How far is it from Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness?

The distance between Lake District (Land) and Loch Ness is 348 miles. The road distance is 265.2 miles.

How do I travel from Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness without a car?

The best way to get from Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness without a car is to taxi and train which takes 8h 28m and costs £150 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness?

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness bus from?

Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness train from?

Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness is to bus which takes 10h 27m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £170 and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness train arrive?

Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1419+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Lake District (Land) to Penrith North Lakestaxi
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
8h 28m
£158–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tourist Informationbus 919
10h 27m
£33–49
Drive 263.7 mi
1. Drive from Lake District (Land) to Fort Augustuscar 263.7 mi
5h 19m
£64–92
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
10h 35m
£67–115
Train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
10h 47m
£96–166

Lake District (Land) to Loch Ness by bus

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10h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 346 mi
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Lake District (Land), England and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a bus from National Trust car park to Tourist Information via Bus Station, Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Carlisle, Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Trust car park to Tourist Information via Bus Station, Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Edinburgh Waverley, Spean Bridge, and Spean Crescent in around 10h 47m.

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