The distance between Bournemouth and Loch Ness is around 919km (571 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Loch Ness by bus, car, train 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 → Bournemouth if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV).
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Take the bus to Cardiff University, Abington then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.
There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Loch Ness by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £77 ($90) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).
The distance between Bournemouth and Loch Ness is around 919km (571 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 748km (465 miles)
It takes around 11h 40m to get from Bournemouth and Loch Ness by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Loch Ness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £77 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bournemouth and Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Woking then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bournemouth and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cardiff University, Abington, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.
Megabus UK, Stagecoach West Scotland and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Loch Ness. Buses run once a week and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Clapham Junction then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 5h 10m.
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 Bournemouth and Loch Ness. The distance is around 985km (612 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Loch Ness is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 40m and will usually cost around £77 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Southampton Central, plane + 6 similar | 5h 10m | £205($240) | hourly | 919km (571 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 10m | £205($245) | hourly | 1,005km (625 miles) |
Train to London Waterloo, plane | 5h 15m | £235($275) | hourly | 944km (587 miles) |
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane | 6h 30m | £295($350) | every 2 hours | 969km (602 miles) |
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane | 6h 40m | £280($330) | 5 times a day | 961km (597 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane | 7h 15m | £300($360) | every 4 hours | 989km (615 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | £215($255) | hourly | 923km (573 miles) |
Bus | 11h 40m | £77($90) | once a week | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Drive | 10h 20m | £170($200) | on demand | 985km (612 miles) |
South Western Railway
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
First ScotRail Service
Stagecoach West Scotland
Loganair
The following major airports near Loch Ness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.