How to travel from Armagh to Loch Ness, United Kingdom
The distance between Armagh and Loch Ness is around 463km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Armagh to Loch Ness by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Loch Ness → Armagh if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Achnahannet Farm.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Inverness.
- Duration10hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£78($90)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Loch Ness.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£75($89)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Armagh and Loch Ness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Armagh to Loch Ness by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).
The distance between Armagh and Loch Ness is around 463km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 357km (222 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from Armagh and Loch Ness by bus, ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Armagh to Loch Ness is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Armagh and Loch Ness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Armagh and Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Armagh and Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Armagh to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Armagh to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Inverness. instead which will take 10hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Armagh to Loch Ness is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around £78 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Armagh and Loch Ness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 35m | £165($195) | every 4 hours | 463km (287 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 40m | £235($280) | every 4 hours | 632km (393 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, plane and train | 6h 55m | £125($145) | 5 times a day | 625km (389 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 10hrs | £78($90) | every 20 mins | 602km (374 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, ferry and train | 11h 35m | £80($95) | 6 times a week | 544km (338 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 10h 20m | £53($63) | every 20 mins | 587km (365 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 50m | £75($89) | every 4 hours | 511km (317 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Armagh and Loch Ness
Bus companies
Translink UK
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
LNER
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Loch Ness
The following major airports near Loch Ness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Loch Ness
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 128km (79 miles) from Loch Ness
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 137km (85 miles) from Loch Ness