The distance between Aberdeen and Loch Ness is around 194km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Loch Ness by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Loch Ness → Aberdeen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Inverness.
Caledonian Sleeper
Take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm.
Multiple operators
There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Loch Ness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).
The distance between Aberdeen and Loch Ness is around 194km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Aberdeen and Loch Ness by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Loch Ness is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverness. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Aberdeen and Loch Ness. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aberdeen and Loch Ness. We recommend that you drive to Loch Ness. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Loch Ness is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Loch Ness. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Loch Ness. The distance is around 194km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Loch Ness is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £32 ($38).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 55m | £47($56) | once a week | 202km (126 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 55m | £32($38) | every 3 hours | 202km (126 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £34($40) | on demand | 194km (121 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
The following major airports near Loch Ness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.