How to travel from Cotswolds to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

The distance between Cotswolds and Loch Ness is around 750km (466 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Loch Ness by train, bus, 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 NessCotswolds if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £265($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Haymarket and then to Inverness.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £240($285)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £58($69)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance809km (503 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Loch Ness

There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Loch Ness by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £58 ($69) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Cotswolds and Loch Ness is around 750km (466 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 472km (294 miles)

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Cotswolds and Loch Ness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Loch Ness is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £58 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Haymarket and Inverness. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Cotswolds and Loch Ness. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 9h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cotswolds and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cotswolds to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Elkstone Combend Farm, Gloucester Transport Hub arrival, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Digbeth Hinckley St, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Cotswolds and Loch Ness. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the bus to Gloucester Transport Hub arrival then take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Cotswolds and Loch Ness. The distance is around 809km (503 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Loch Ness is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around £240 ($285).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Loch Ness

Transport options from Cotswolds to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
6h 25m
£265($310)
5 times a week841km (522 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane7h 50m
£150($175)
5 times a week940km (584 miles)
Bus to Gloucester, Transport Hub arrival, train and plane4h 40m
£250($295)
5 times a week750km (466 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 40m
£175($210)
5 times a week833km (518 miles)
Bus to Gloucester, Transport Hub arrival, train and plane5h 45m
£245($290)
5 times a week988km (614 miles)
Bus to Gloucester, Transport Hub arrival, train and plane6h 10m
£230($275)
5 times a week980km (609 miles)
Bus to Gloucester, Transport Hub arrival, train and plane6h 25m
£210($250)
5 times a week1,054km (655 miles)
Train
9h 15m
£240($285)
5 times a day886km (550 miles)
Bus
14h 30m
£58($69)
5 times a week917km (570 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
£140($165)
on demand809km (503 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