How to travel from Exeter to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

The distance between Exeter and Loch Ness is around 870km (541 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Exeter 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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Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train

Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Perth and then to Inverness.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £300($355)
Operated by

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5 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol City Centre, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Inverness.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance966km (600 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exeter and Loch Ness

There are several options for getting from Exeter to Loch Ness by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 12h 45m. 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 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($240).

The distance between Exeter and Loch Ness is around 870km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 731km (454 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Exeter and Loch Ness by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Exeter to Loch Ness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £200 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Exeter and Loch Ness. We recommend that you 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 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Exeter and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Exeter to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol City Centre, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street and Inverness. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

FlixBus, Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Exeter and Loch Ness. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exeter to Loch Ness. We recommend that you 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 3h 55m.

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 Exeter and Loch Ness. The distance is around 966km (600 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exeter to Loch Ness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £200 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Exeter and Loch Ness

Transport options from Exeter to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train + 5 similar
6h 5m
£300($355)
every 2 hours916km (569 miles)
Plane and Train6h 5m
£335($395)
5 times a day925km (575 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane6h 55m
£305($365)
every 3 hours1,001km (622 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane7hrs
£175($205)
every 2 hours977km (607 miles)
Train and Plane7h 10m
£195($230)
5 times a day979km (608 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 55m
£200($240)
hourly870km (541 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
£68($80)
twice a week1,079km (671 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
£165($200)
on demand966km (600 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