How to travel from Glastonbury to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

The distance between Glastonbury and Loch Ness is around 792km (492 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Glastonbury to Loch Ness by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Loch NessGlastonbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Inverness.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cabot Circus Bond Street, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Inverness.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £59($70)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance894km (556 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Loch Ness

There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Loch Ness by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).

The distance between Glastonbury and Loch Ness is around 792km (492 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 691km (429 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Glastonbury and Loch Ness by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Loch Ness is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury 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

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glastonbury and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 10h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glastonbury to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary, London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 60m.

Great Western Railway and LNER run train services between Glastonbury and Loch Ness. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glastonbury and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus Bond Street, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street and Inverness. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.

First Bristol, Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Loch Ness. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Glastonbury and Loch Ness. The distance is around 894km (556 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Loch Ness is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Loch Ness

Transport options from Glastonbury to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 5 similar
4h 20m
£155($185)
twice daily792km (492 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 25m
£265($315)
twice daily832km (517 miles)
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, train and plane6hrs
£240($285)
twice daily1,016km (631 miles)
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, plane and train6h 5m
£300($360)
twice daily896km (557 miles)
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, plane and train7h 25m
£125($150)
twice daily899km (558 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 30m
£150($175)
twice daily901km (560 miles)
Train
10h 60m
£185($220)
once daily1,169km (726 miles)
Bus
12h 35m
£59($70)
twice a week999km (621 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
£155($185)
on demand894km (556 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