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

The cheapest way to get from Loch Ness to Manchester is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loch Ness to Manchester is to bus and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs £100 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Ness and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Loch Ness to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Fort Augustus and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Loch Ness and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Loch Ness to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Spean Bridge and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Loch Ness to Manchester?

The distance between Loch Ness and Manchester is 352 miles. The road distance is 348.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loch Ness to Manchester without a car is to bus which takes 9h 11m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Loch Ness to Manchester, including transfers.

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

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

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

Loch Ness to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Spean Bridge station.

Train or bus from Loch Ness to Manchester?

The best way to get from Loch Ness to Manchester is to bus which takes 9h 11m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £200 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Loch Ness to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Loch Ness to Manchester train arrive?

Loch Ness to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Loch Ness to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Loch Ness to Manchester is 349 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Loch Ness to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3588+ hotels available in Manchester.

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There are 7 ways to get from Loch Ness to Manchester by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
best
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
5h 2m
£104–232
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 Shudehill Interchangebus
9h 11m
£43–65
Train
1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
9h 13m
£95–197
Drive 346.5 mi
1. Drive from Fort Augustus to Manchestercar 346.5 mi
6h 23m
£88–126
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
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
8h 1m
£113–292
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
9h 24m
£127–239
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
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 Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
10h 15m
£53–85

Loch Ness to Manchester by bus

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Distance: 349.7 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Manchester Piccadilly via Spean Bridge, Spean Bridge, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 9h 13m.

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