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

The cheapest way to get from Musselburgh to Loch Ness is to bus via George Street which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Musselburgh to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Musselburgh and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Musselburgh to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Fort Augustus via Queensferry Street and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Musselburgh and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh and arriving at Inverness via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Musselburgh to Loch Ness?

The distance between Musselburgh and Loch Ness is 211 miles. The road distance is 142.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £50 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Musselburgh to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Musselburgh to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.

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

Musselburgh to Loch Ness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Musselburgh to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Loch Ness is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Musselburgh to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Musselburgh to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Musselburgh to Loch Ness train arrive?

Musselburgh to Loch Ness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Musselburgh to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Musselburgh to Loch Ness is 143 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Musselburgh to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1407+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
6h 31m
£50–151
Bus via George Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
7h 26m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
7h 4m
£32–72
Drive 141.8 mi
1. Drive from Musselburgh to Fort Augustuscar 141.8 mi
4h 7m
£36–51
Train via Spean Bridge
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
7h 51m
£43–66

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Distance: 209.4 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Fort Augustus via Shandwick Place, Queensferry Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 4m.

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