How to travel from Loch Ness to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Ness and Bradford is around 577km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Bradford by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BradfordLoch Ness if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £280($330)
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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Leeds Bus Station.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £50($59)
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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance577km (358 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Bradford by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 9h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($110).

The distance between Loch Ness and Bradford is around 577km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 423km (263 miles)

It takes around 9h 60m to get from Loch Ness and Bradford by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Bradford is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £90 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Loch Ness and Bradford. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Bradford Interchange. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Loch Ness and Bradford. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Loch Ness to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 2, Edinburgh Bus Station and Leeds Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Loch Ness and Bradford. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Ness to Bradford. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Bradford Interchange. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Bradford is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bradford. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Loch Ness and Bradford. The distance is around 577km (358 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Bradford is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 60m and will usually cost around £50 ($59).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Ness and Bradford

Transport options from Loch Ness to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
5h 15m
£280($330)
every 2 hours845km (525 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
£115($140)
every 3 hours705km (438 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 45m
£90($110)
every 2 hours609km (379 miles)
Bus
9h 60m
£50($59)
once daily648km (403 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
£100($120)
on demand577km (358 miles)

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Airports near Bradford

The following major airports near Bradford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bradford
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Bradford
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Bradford