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.
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 Ness → Cotswolds if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Haymarket and then to Inverness.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 6 similar | 6h 25m | £265($310) | 5 times a week | 841km (522 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 7h 50m | £150($175) | 5 times a week | 940km (584 miles) |
Bus to Gloucester, Transport Hub arrival, train and plane | 4h 40m | £250($295) | 5 times a week | 750km (466 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 4h 40m | £175($210) | 5 times a week | 833km (518 miles) |
Bus to Gloucester, Transport Hub arrival, train and plane | 5h 45m | £245($290) | 5 times a week | 988km (614 miles) |
Bus to Gloucester, Transport Hub arrival, train and plane | 6h 10m | £230($275) | 5 times a week | 980km (609 miles) |
Bus to Gloucester, Transport Hub arrival, train and plane | 6h 25m | £210($250) | 5 times a week | 1,054km (655 miles) |
Train | 9h 15m | £240($285) | 5 times a day | 886km (550 miles) |
Bus | 14h 30m | £58($69) | 5 times a week | 917km (570 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | £140($165) | on demand | 809km (503 miles) |
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The following major airports near Loch Ness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.