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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Loch Ness is to fly and line 917 bus which takes 5h 35m and costs £90 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Spean Bridge via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Manchester to Loch Ness?

The distance between Manchester and Loch Ness is 337 miles. The road distance is 349 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Loch Ness without a car is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Manchester to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Manchester to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

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

Manchester to Loch Ness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Manchester to Loch Ness is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £210 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Manchester to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Manchester to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Loch Ness train arrive?

Manchester to Loch Ness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Loch Ness?

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

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1374+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Manchester to Loch Ness - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 917 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, line 917 bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Achnahannet Farmbus
5h 35m
£94–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
9h 35m
£42–63
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Spean Bridgetrain
9h 46m
£95–207
Drive 346.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Fort Augustuscar 346.9 mi
6h 23m
£86–124
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 15m
£109–290
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
9h 20m
£90–193
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
10h 5m
£51–83

Manchester to Loch Ness by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 334.8 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Fort Augustus via Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 9h 46m.

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