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

The cheapest way to get from Loch Ness to Peebles is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £29 - £45 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loch Ness to Peebles is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Ness and Peebles?

No, there is no direct bus from Loch Ness to Peebles. However, there are services departing from Fort Augustus and arriving at Eastgate Post Office via Bus Station Stance 3 and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Loch Ness and Peebles?

No, there is no direct train from Loch Ness to Peebles. However, there are services departing from Spean Bridge and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Loch Ness to Peebles?

The distance between Loch Ness and Peebles is 244 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loch Ness to Peebles without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 14m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Loch Ness to Peebles, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Loch Ness to Peebles?

The best way to get from Loch Ness to Peebles is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Loch Ness to Peebles bus arrive?

Loch Ness to Peebles bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Loch Ness to Peebles train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Loch Ness to Peebles?

Yes, the driving distance between Loch Ness to Peebles is 158 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Loch Ness to Peebles.

Where can I stay near Peebles?

There are 218+ hotels available in Peebles.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
7h 14m
£69–160
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
7h 59m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Eastgate Post Officebus X62
7h 24m
£38–80
Drive 157.1 mi
1. Drive from Fort Augustus to Peeblescar 157.1 mi
4h 17m
£39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
8h 19m
£56–98

Loch Ness to Peebles by bus, train, and foot

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7h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 242.6 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Eastgate Post Office via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 7h 24m. 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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