There are 5 ways to get from Stonehaven to Loch Ness by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
5h 23m£38–104Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
6h 41m£20–33Drive 131.2 mi
- Drive from Stonehaven to Fort Augustuscar 131.2 mi
2h 37m£33–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
5h 38m£41–107Bus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus 919
6h 48m£20–35
Stonehaven to Loch Ness by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stonehaven to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Stonehaven to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Stonehaven to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Barclay Street and arriving at Fort Augustus via Aberdeen Union Street and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Stonehaven to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Stonehaven and arriving at Inverness via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Stonehaven and Loch Ness is 142 miles. The road distance is 132 miles.
The best way to get from Stonehaven to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £35 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Stonehaven to Loch Ness, including transfers.
Stonehaven to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Aberdeen Union Street station.
Stonehaven to Loch Ness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Stonehaven to Loch Ness is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Stonehaven, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barclay Street to Fort Augustus via Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Union Street, and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Stonehaven to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Stonehaven to Loch Ness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stonehaven to Loch Ness is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Stonehaven to Loch Ness.
There are 1260+ hotels available in Loch Ness.