The distance between Glasgow and Loch Ness is around 239km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Glasgow 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.
👋 Also check out Loch Ness → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Inverness.
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Loch Ness by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).
The distance between Glasgow and Loch Ness is around 239km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Glasgow and Loch Ness by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Loch Ness is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Glasgow and Loch Ness. We recommend that you drive to Loch Ness. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Glasgow and Loch Ness. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Glasgow and Loch Ness. The distance is around 239km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Loch Ness is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £25 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 4h 25m | £25($30) | every 4 hours | 304km (189 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £41($49) | on demand | 239km (149 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
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Caledonian Sleeper
The following major airports near Loch Ness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.