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

The cheapest way to get from Loch Ness to Stirling is to bus via Inverness which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loch Ness to Stirling is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Ness and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Loch Ness to Stirling station. However, there are services departing from Fort Augustus and arriving at Dunblane Police Station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Loch Ness to Stirling?

The distance between Loch Ness and Stirling is 184 miles. The road distance is 128.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loch Ness to Stirling without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 6m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Loch Ness to Stirling, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Loch Ness to Stirling bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Loch Ness to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Loch Ness to Stirling is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Loch Ness to Stirling.

Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 640+ hotels available in Stirling.

Loch Ness to Stirling - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Loch Ness to Stirling 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 Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 6m
£47–129
Bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Police Stationbus Ember
5h 11m
£22–33
Drive 127.9 mi
1. Drive from Fort Augustus to Stirlingcar 127.9 mi
2h 46m
£32–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Fort William Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 913
3. Take the bus from Hill Street to Bus Stationbus 15A
6h 20m
£27–54

Loch Ness to Stirling by bus and train

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5h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 183.1 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Stirling via Inverness Union Street, Dunblane Police Station, and Dunblane in around 5h 11m.

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