There are 4 ways to get from Leven to Loch Ness by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
6h 58m£43–108Drive 118.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Leven to Fort Augustuscar 118.8 mi
3h 36m£30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
7h 21m£33–73Train via Spean Bridge
- Take the train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
8h 41m£49–82
Leven to Loch Ness by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leven to Loch Ness is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Leven to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Leven station to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Fort Augustus via Park & Ride and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Leven to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Leven and arriving at Inverness via Kirkcaldy and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Leven and Loch Ness is 176 miles. The road distance is 119.5 miles.
The best way to get from Leven to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £40 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Leven to Loch Ness, including transfers.
Leven to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Park & Ride station.
Leven to Loch Ness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
The best way to get from Leven to Loch Ness is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Leven, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?
You can take a train from Leven to Achnahannet Farm via Kirkcaldy, Perth, Inverness, and King Street in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fort Augustus via Park & Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kirkcaldy to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- 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)
- 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £27–55
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Leven to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Leven to Loch Ness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leven to Loch Ness is 120 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Leven to Loch Ness.
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