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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 15h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 7h 18m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Inverness via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

How far is it from Whitby to Loch Ness?

The distance between Whitby and Loch Ness is 414 miles. The road distance is 311.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 10h 17m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from Whitby to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Whitby to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.

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

Whitby to Loch Ness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.

Train or bus from Whitby to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Whitby to Loch Ness is to train which takes 10h 17m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 15h 4m.

Where does the Whitby to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Whitby to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Whitby to Loch Ness train arrive?

Whitby to Loch Ness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Loch Ness is 311 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Whitby to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1375+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Whitby to Loch Ness - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Fort Augustus via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain Whitby - Darlington
2. Take the train from Darlington to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
10h 17m
£129–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2bus 840
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
5. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
15h 4m
£46–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
3. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
13h 31m
£48–87
Drive 309.6 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Fort Augustuscar 309.6 mi
7h 18m
£77–111
Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Whitby to Allens Westtrain
2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MME - INV
11h 1m
£131–641
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Whitby to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain
11h 52m
£90–187
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
10h 38m
£137–309

Whitby to Loch Ness by train, foot, and bus

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13h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 411.3 mi
Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Whitby to Achnahannet Farm via Darlington, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 10h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Fort Augustus via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 15h 4m.

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