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

The cheapest way to get from Loch Ness to Edinburgh is to bus via Perth which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loch Ness to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Ness and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Loch Ness to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Village Green and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Loch Ness and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Loch Ness to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Spean Bridge and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Loch Ness to Edinburgh?

The distance between Loch Ness and Edinburgh is 180 miles. The road distance is 136.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loch Ness to Edinburgh without a car is to bus via Perth which takes 5h 9m and costs £22 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Loch Ness to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

Loch Ness to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Loch Ness to Edinburgh train from?

Loch Ness to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Spean Bridge station.

Train or bus from Loch Ness to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Loch Ness to Edinburgh is to bus via Perth which takes 5h 9m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Loch Ness to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Loch Ness to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Loch Ness to Edinburgh train arrive?

Loch Ness to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Loch Ness to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Loch Ness to Edinburgh is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Loch Ness to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2836+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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Bus via Perth
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
5h 9m
£22–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 26m
£62–149
Drive 135.5 mi
1. Drive from Fort Augustus to Edinburghcar 135.5 mi
3h 51m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
5h 23m
£31–69
Train
1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
6h 22m
£49–88

Loch Ness to Edinburgh by bus

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Distance: 179.4 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Village Green to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 and Park and Ride in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 4h 48m.

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