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

The cheapest way to get from Loch Ness to Harrogate is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 11h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loch Ness to Harrogate is to drive which takes 6h 25m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Ness and Harrogate?

No, there is no direct bus from Loch Ness to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Fort Augustus and arriving at West Park Church via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Loch Ness and Harrogate?

No, there is no direct train from Loch Ness to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Harrogate via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Loch Ness to Harrogate?

The distance between Loch Ness and Harrogate is 427 miles. The road distance is 329.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loch Ness to Harrogate without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Loch Ness to Harrogate, including transfers.

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

Loch Ness to Harrogate bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort Augustus station.

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

Loch Ness to Harrogate train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Loch Ness to Harrogate?

The best way to get from Loch Ness to Harrogate is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the Loch Ness to Harrogate bus arrive?

Loch Ness to Harrogate bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.

Where does the Loch Ness to Harrogate train arrive?

Loch Ness to Harrogate train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Loch Ness to Harrogate?

Yes, the driving distance between Loch Ness to Harrogate is 329 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Loch Ness to Harrogate.

Where can I stay near Harrogate?

There are 2064+ hotels available in Harrogate.

Loch Ness to Harrogate - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Loch Ness to Harrogate by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Yorktrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
8h 38m
£138–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Fort William Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
11h 36m
£42–65
Drive 327.5 mi
1. Drive from Fort Augustus to Harrogatecar 327.5 mi
6h 25m
£82–118
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
7h 35m
£121–263
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
9h 49m
£107–200
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
13h 39m
£75–143
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane INV - LBA
8h 52m
£91–326
Bus, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Fort William Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain
10h 19m
£111–227
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
10h 34m
£130–323

Loch Ness to Harrogate by bus and train

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Distance: 424.7 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Loch Ness, Scotland and Harrogate, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Inverness to York once daily. Tickets cost £130–180 and the journey takes 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort Augustus to West Park Church via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 36m.

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