How to travel from Derby to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

The distance between Derby and Loch Ness is around 667km (414 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Derby to Loch Ness by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Leicester then Kettering and then to Luton Airport Parkway then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £215($255)
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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Inverness.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £59($70)
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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance709km (440 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Loch Ness

There are several options for getting from Derby to Loch Ness by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).

The distance between Derby and Loch Ness is around 667km (414 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 520km (323 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Derby and Loch Ness by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Derby to Loch Ness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Derby and Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Derby and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Derby to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Trent University, Edinburgh Bus Station and Inverness. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Derby and Loch Ness. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Derby and Loch Ness. The distance is around 709km (440 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Loch Ness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £245 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Loch Ness

Transport options from Derby to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 20m
£215($255)
hourly881km (547 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane5h 15m
£255($305)
every 3 hours803km (499 miles)
Train to Sheffield, plane5h 60m
£125($150)
every 3 hours762km (474 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane6h 55m
£160($190)
5 times a day820km (509 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 30m
£245($290)
hourly712km (442 miles)
Train to Sheffield, plane and bus4h 15m
£100($120)
hourly667km (414 miles)
Bus
11hrs
£59($70)
3 times a week782km (486 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
£125($145)
on demand709km (440 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