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

The cheapest way to get from York to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 12h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between York and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Fort Augustus via Leeds City Bus Station, Park and Ride and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

Is there a direct train between York and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from York to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Inverness via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from York to Loch Ness?

The distance between York and Loch Ness is 409 miles. The road distance is 345.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs £130 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from York to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

York to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

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

York to Loch Ness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from York to Loch Ness is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs £130 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 12h 49m.

Where does the York to Loch Ness bus arrive?

York to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Loch Ness train arrive?

York to Loch Ness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from York to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Loch Ness is 346 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from York to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1356+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

York to Loch Ness - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from York to Loch Ness by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
7h 46m
£134–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
12h 49m
£55–98
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
9h 18m
£137–218
Drive 343.9 mi
1. Drive from York to Fort Augustuscar 343.9 mi
6h 24m
£85–123
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
7h 46m
£117–264
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
9h 36m
£103–189
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
10h 10m
£132–324
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
9h 39m
£115–223

York to Loch Ness by train, foot, and bus

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7h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 406.7 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £130–180 and the journey takes 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Fort Augustus via Leeds City Bus Station, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 12h 49m.

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