There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to Loch Ness by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Darlington to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
9h 6m£136–225Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
10h 12m£40–63Drive 339.6 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Fort Augustuscar 339.6 mi
6h 39m£84–121Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LBA - INV
8h 24m£87–229Train via Edinburgh
- Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
10h 20m£123–232Bus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
11h 37m£46–146Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
6h 42m£110–256Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
9h 21m£125–325
Leeds to Loch Ness by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs £80 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Inverness via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Leeds and Loch Ness is 435 miles. The road distance is 341.6 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs £130 - £230.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Leeds to Loch Ness, including transfers.
Leeds to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Leeds to Loch Ness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Loch Ness is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £230 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Loch Ness, Scotland?
You can take a train from Leeds to Achnahannet Farm via Darlington, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station in around 10h 12m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £170–300
Flights from Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–160
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Leeds to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Leeds to Loch Ness train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Loch Ness is 342 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Leeds to Loch Ness.
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