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

The cheapest way to get from Loch Ness to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £4 - £9 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loch Ness to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Ness and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Loch Ness to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Achnahannet Farm and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Loch Ness to Aberdeen?

The distance between Loch Ness and Aberdeen is 127 miles. The road distance is 130.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loch Ness to Aberdeen without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 7m and costs £26 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Loch Ness to Aberdeen, including transfers.

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

Loch Ness to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station Stance 5.

Where does the Loch Ness to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Loch Ness to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Can I drive from Loch Ness to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Loch Ness to Aberdeen is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Loch Ness to Aberdeen.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 644+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Loch Ness to Aberdeen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Loch Ness to Aberdeen by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Achnahannet Farm to King Streetbus 917
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
4h 7m
£26–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
4h 52m
£4–9
Drive 129.8 mi
1. Drive from Fort Augustus to Aberdeencar 129.8 mi
2h 44m
£33–47
Bus, train via Fort Augustus
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
4h 19m
£31–79
Bus via Fort Augustus
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
4h 58m
£18–26

Loch Ness to Aberdeen by bus, foot, and train

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4h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Loch Ness, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Union Square Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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