How to travel from Ipswich to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

The distance between Ipswich and Loch Ness is around 825km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ipswich 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.

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

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Train to London Liverpool Street, plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Luton Airport Parkway then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £215($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance911km (566 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Loch Ness

There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Loch Ness by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 18h 15m. 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 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($270).

The distance between Ipswich and Loch Ness is around 825km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 683km (425 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Ipswich and Loch Ness by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Loch Ness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ipswich and Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ipswich and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 18h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipswich to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 15m.

National Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Ipswich and Loch Ness. Buses run twice daily and take around 18h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Ipswich and Loch Ness. The distance is around 911km (566 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 Ipswich to Loch Ness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).

How do I get from Ipswich to Loch Ness

Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Loch Ness

Transport options from Ipswich to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane + 3 similar
4h 35m
£215($255)
hourly882km (548 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
£195($230)
hourly954km (593 miles)
Train to Norwich, plane5hrs
£295($350)
every 3 hours825km (513 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 30m
£230($270)
hourly901km (560 miles)
Bus
18h 15m
£55($65)
twice daily1,149km (714 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
£160($185)
on demand911km (566 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