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

The cheapest way to get from Loch Ness to York is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loch Ness to York is to drive which takes 6h 23m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Ness and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Loch Ness to York. However, there are services departing from Fort Augustus and arriving at Micklegate via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Loch Ness and York?

No, there is no direct train from Loch Ness to York. However, there are services departing from Spean Bridge and arriving at York via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Loch Ness to York?

The distance between Loch Ness and York is 424 miles. The road distance is 345.7 miles.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Loch Ness to York, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Loch Ness to York?

The best way to get from Loch Ness to York is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 13m.

Where does the Loch Ness to York bus arrive?

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

Where does the Loch Ness to York train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Loch Ness to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Loch Ness to York is 346 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Loch Ness to York.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1979+ hotels available in York.

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

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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 Yorktrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
8h
£137–199
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
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
12h 13m
£44–71
Bus, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
10h 29m
£152–232
Drive 343.7 mi
1. Drive from Fort Augustus to Yorkcar 343.7 mi
6h 23m
£84–121
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 Yorktrain
7h 30m
£120–277
Train
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 / ...
8h 51m
£114–243
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
9h 3m
£109–240
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 Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
9h 32m
£110–225
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 Yorktrain
10h 10m
£154–356

Loch Ness to York by bus and train

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Distance: 421.6 mi
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a bus from Fort Augustus to York via Spean Bridge, Spean Bridge, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Micklegate via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 13m.

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