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.
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.
👋 Also check out Loch Ness → Lincoln if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nottingham and then to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV).
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Take the bus to Hull then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Nottingham, plane + 5 similar | 4h 50m | £265($315) | hourly | 791km (492 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5hrs | £105($125) | hourly | 686km (426 miles) |
Train to Nottingham, plane | 6h 35m | £280($330) | every 3 hours | 882km (548 miles) |
Train to Sheffield, plane | 6h 45m | £130($155) | every 3 hours | 782km (486 miles) |
Taxi, Plane and Train | 4h 55m | £365($435) | every 3 hours | 665km (413 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5hrs | £185($220) | every 4 hours | 919km (571 miles) |
Bus | 9h 40m | £55($65) | twice a week | 804km (500 miles) |
Drive | 7h 35m | £120($145) | on demand | 699km (435 miles) |
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Caledonian Sleeper
First ScotRail Service
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The following major airports near Loch Ness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.