How to travel from Loch Ness to Canterbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Ness and Canterbury is around 882km (548 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

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

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Fly to London Luton (LTN), train

Fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Canterbury West.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £215($255)
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Bus

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

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
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Drive

Drive to Canterbury.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance987km (613 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Canterbury

There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Canterbury by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 16h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).

The distance between Loch Ness and Canterbury is around 882km (548 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 758km (471 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Loch Ness and Canterbury by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Canterbury is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Canterbury, 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 Loch Ness and Canterbury. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Loch Ness and Canterbury. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Loch Ness to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 2, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Loch Ness and Canterbury. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 16h 40m 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 Canterbury. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Canterbury is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Canterbury. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Canterbury. The distance is around 987km (613 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Canterbury is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £235 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Ness and Canterbury

Transport options from Loch Ness to Canterbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train + 2 similar
4h 15m
£215($255)
every 2 hours882km (548 miles)
Plane and Train4h 45m
£200($235)
every 2 hours960km (597 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 15m
£235($275)
every 2 hours902km (560 miles)
Bus
16h 40m
£55($65)
4 times a day1,113km (691 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
£170($200)
on demand987km (613 miles)

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Airports near Canterbury

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

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Canterbury
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Canterbury
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Canterbury