How to travel from Belfast to Loch Ness, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Loch Ness is around 395km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Belfast to Loch Ness by ferry, bus, 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 → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm.
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the train to Glasgow Central then Haymarket and then to Inverness.
- Duration11h 5m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£110($135)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£47($56)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Loch Ness.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£64($76)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Loch Ness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Loch Ness by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).
The distance between Belfast and Loch Ness is around 395km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)
It takes around 8h 55m to get from Belfast and Loch Ness by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Loch Ness is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Loch Ness is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Loch Ness. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Loch Ness. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Loch Ness. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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 Belfast to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Inverness. instead which will take 8h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Loch Ness is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around £71 ($84).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Loch Ness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 2h 20m | £155($185) | hourly | 395km (246 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 20m | £205($240) | every 3 hours | 565km (351 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 5h 40m | £125($150) | 5 times a day | 558km (347 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 11h 5m | £110($135) | 6 times a week | 648km (402 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, bus and train | 8h 40m | £67($79) | 3 times a week | 536km (333 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 8h 55m | £71($84) | every 20 mins | 536km (333 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, bus and train | 10h 25m | £75($89) | 6 times a week | 479km (298 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 9h 10m | £47($56) | every 20 mins | 521km (324 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7hrs | £64($76) | every 4 hours | 446km (277 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Loch Ness
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
LNER
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ember
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
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