How to travel from Lincoln to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Loch Ness is around 665km (413 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lincoln to Loch Ness by bus, car, taxi, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Nottingham, plane

Take the train to Nottingham and then to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £265($315)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 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 Hull then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance699km (435 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Loch Ness

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Loch Ness by bus, car, taxi, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £265 ($315).

The distance between Lincoln and Loch Ness is around 665km (413 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (319 miles)

It takes around 9h 40m to get from Lincoln and Loch Ness by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Loch Ness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £265 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln 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 Lincoln and Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham and then to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lincoln and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lincoln to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hull, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Lincoln and Loch Ness. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness. instead which will take 4h 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 Lincoln and Loch Ness. The distance is around 699km (435 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Loch Ness is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).

How do I get from Lincoln to Loch Ness

Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Loch Ness

Transport options from Lincoln to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nottingham, plane + 5 similar
4h 50m
£265($315)
hourly791km (492 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
£105($125)
hourly686km (426 miles)
Train to Nottingham, plane6h 35m
£280($330)
every 3 hours882km (548 miles)
Train to Sheffield, plane6h 45m
£130($155)
every 3 hours782km (486 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train4h 55m
£365($435)
every 3 hours665km (413 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
£185($220)
every 4 hours919km (571 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
£55($65)
twice a week804km (500 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
£120($145)
on demand699km (435 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