There are 6 ways to get from Leuchars to Loch Ness by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
6h 3m£38–100Bus via Inverness
cheapest- Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
6h 46m£28–45Drive 113.7 mi
- Drive from Leuchars to Fort Augustuscar 113.7 mi
3h 36m£29–42Train, bus via Perth
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
6h 28m£42–102Train, bus
- Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
6h 53m£49–134Bus
- Take the bus from Nethergate to Park and Ridebus M92
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus 913
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
8h 2m£37–72
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leuchars to Loch Ness is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Leuchars to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Leuchars to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from St Bunyan's Place and arriving at Fort Augustus via Perth station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Leuchars to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Leuchars and arriving at Inverness via Dundee and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Leuchars and Loch Ness is 165 miles. The road distance is 114.4 miles.
The best way to get from Leuchars to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £35 - £100.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Leuchars to Loch Ness, including transfers.
Leuchars to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Perth station.
Leuchars to Loch Ness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Leuchars to Loch Ness is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £35 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus via Inverness, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Leuchars, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Bunyan's Place to Fort Augustus via Railway Station, Dundee, Perth, Perth station, and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dundee to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustus
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Nethergate to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £22–45
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Booking & Getting There
Leuchars to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Leuchars to Loch Ness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuchars to Loch Ness is 114 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Leuchars to Loch Ness.
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