How to travel from Bournemouth to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

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.

9 routes found

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 NessBournemouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Southampton Central, plane

Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £205($240)
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6 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Cardiff University, Abington then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £77($90)
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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance985km (612 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Loch Ness

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Loch Ness

Transport options from Bournemouth to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Southampton Central, plane + 6 similar
5h 10m
£205($240)
hourly919km (571 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
£205($245)
hourly1,005km (625 miles)
Train to London Waterloo, plane5h 15m
£235($275)
hourly944km (587 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane6h 30m
£295($350)
every 2 hours969km (602 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane6h 40m
£280($330)
5 times a day961km (597 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane7h 15m
£300($360)
every 4 hours989km (615 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 50m
£215($255)
hourly923km (573 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
£77($90)
once a week1,127km (700 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
£170($200)
on demand985km (612 miles)

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Airports near Loch Ness

The following major airports near Loch Ness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Loch Ness
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (79 miles) from Loch Ness
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Loch Ness