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How to get fromPrestwick to Loch Nessby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Prestwick to Loch Ness by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus bus
    6h 19m
    £26–40

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    7h 17m
    £45–103

  3. Drive  161.4 mi

    1. Drive from Prestwick to Fort Augustuscar car 161.4 mi
    3h 15m
    £40–58

  4. Bus via Kyle Street

    1. Take the bus from Kyle Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus bus
    7h 30m
    £26–40

Prestwick to Loch Ness by bus

Calendar91Weekly Buses
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Station Road to Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prestwick Town to Fort Augustus via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 7h 17m.

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