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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Loch Ness is to bus via Carlisle which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Barclays Bank and arriving at Fort Augustus via Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Spean Bridge via Oxenholme Lake District and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Windermere to Loch Ness?

The distance between Windermere and Loch Ness is 292 miles. The road distance is 274.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs £85 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Windermere to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Windermere to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Barclays Bank station.

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

Windermere to Loch Ness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Windermere to Loch Ness is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlisle, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 4m.

Where does the Windermere to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Windermere to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Windermere to Loch Ness train arrive?

Windermere to Loch Ness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Loch Ness is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Windermere to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1407+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Windermere to Loch Ness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Windermere to Loch Ness by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
9h 14m
£87–186
Bus via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barclays Bank to Bus Stationbus 508
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
11h 4m
£33–50
Drive 272.9 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Fort Augustuscar 272.9 mi
5h 15m
£68–98
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
7h 44m
£122–287
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barclays Bank to Bus Stationbus 508
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
11h 6m
£41–78

Windermere to Loch Ness by train, foot, and bus

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9h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290.6 mi
Duration: 9h 14m

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 Low Level, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barclays Bank to Fort Augustus via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 11h 4m.

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