How to travel from Dunfermline to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

The distance between Dunfermline and Loch Ness is around 242km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Loch Ness by 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £35($42)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance242km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Loch Ness

There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Loch Ness by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($42) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £42 ($50).

The distance between Dunfermline and Loch Ness is around 242km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 148km (92 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Dunfermline and Loch Ness by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Loch Ness is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dunfermline and Loch Ness. We recommend that you drive to Loch Ness. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dunfermline and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunfermline to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Halbeath Park & Ride and Inverness Bus Station Stance 3. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Scottish Citylink and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Dunfermline and Loch Ness. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3. instead which will take 4h 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 Dunfermline and Loch Ness. The distance is around 242km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Loch Ness is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £35 ($42).

How do I get from Dunfermline to Loch Ness

Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Loch Ness

Transport options from Dunfermline to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 10m
£35($42)
every 4 hours263km (163 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£42($50)
on demand242km (151 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