How to travel from Doncaster to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

The distance between Doncaster and Loch Ness is around 637km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Doncaster to Loch Ness by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. 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 Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Inverness.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £70($83)
Operated by

LNER

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Edinburgh then take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance637km (396 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Loch Ness

There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Loch Ness by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 9hrs. 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 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).

The distance between Doncaster and Loch Ness is around 637km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 468km (291 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Doncaster and Loch Ness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Loch Ness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverness. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

LNER and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Doncaster and Loch Ness. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Doncaster and Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Doncaster and Loch Ness. The distance is around 637km (396 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Loch Ness is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around £70 ($83).

How do I get from Doncaster to Loch Ness

Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Loch Ness

Transport options from Doncaster to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 55m
£110($130)
every 3 hours733km (456 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 15m
£84($100)
hourly638km (396 miles)
Train to Sheffield, plane and bus4h 15m
£265($315)
hourly796km (494 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train4h 55m
£380($450)
every 3 hours674km (419 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 10m
£70($83)
twice a week686km (426 miles)
Train to Inverness9hrs
£53($63)
twice a week706km (439 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 10m
£165($195)
5 times a day702km (436 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
£110($130)
on demand637km (396 miles)

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Airlines

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