There are 4 ways to get from Plockton to Loch Ness by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Achnahannet Farmbus 917
2h 43m£13–25Train
- Take the train from Duncraig to Invernesstrain Kyle of Lochalsh - Inverness
4h 21m£53–83Drive 59 mi
- Drive from Plockton to Fort Augustuscar 59 mi
1h 12m£15–22Train, bus
- Take the train from Duncraig to Invernesstrain Kyle of Lochalsh - Inverness
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
4h 35m£56–86
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plockton to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £12 - £25 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Plockton to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Plockton to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Harbour Slipway and arriving at Achnahannet Farm via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Plockton to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Duncraig and arriving at Inverness via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Plockton and Loch Ness is 65 miles. The road distance is 59.3 miles.
The best way to get from Plockton to Loch Ness without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs £12 - £25.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Plockton to Loch Ness, including transfers.
Plockton to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Harbour Slipway station.
Plockton to Loch Ness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Duncraig station.
The best way to get from Plockton to Loch Ness is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs £12 - £25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Plockton, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Harbour Slipway to Achnahannet Farm every 4 hours. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Duncraig to Inverness 4 times a day. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Duncraig to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Duncraig to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Harbour Slipway to Achnahannet Farm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–22
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Booking & Getting There
Plockton to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Achnahannet Farm station.
Plockton to Loch Ness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plockton to Loch Ness is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Plockton to Loch Ness.
There are 1231+ hotels available in Loch Ness.