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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Spean Bridgetrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    9h 1m
    £88–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    13h
    £45–64

  3. Drive  272.9 mi

    1. Drive from Windermere to Fort Augustuscar car 272.9 mi
    5h 15m
    £69–99

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus bus
    10h 37m
    £83–133

Windermere to Loch Ness by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Windermere to Fort Augustus via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Fort Augustus via Blackhall Road, Bus Station, Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 13h.

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