The distance between Loch Ness and Chester is around 640km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Chester by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chester → Loch Ness if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Manchester Airport Bus Station and then to Chester.
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There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Chester by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Loch Ness and Chester is around 640km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 465km (289 miles)
It takes around 10h 35m to get from Loch Ness and Chester by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Chester is to drive which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Loch Ness and Chester. We recommend that you drive to Chester. instead which will take 6h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Loch Ness and Chester. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Loch Ness to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 2, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Manchester Airport Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Loch Ness and Chester. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Ness to Chester. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Manchester Airport Bus Station and then to Chester. instead which will take 10h 35m.
The closest major airport to Chester is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chester. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Loch Ness and Chester. The distance is around 640km (398 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Chester is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 35m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 10h 35m | £52($62) | twice daily | 736km (458 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | £110($130) | on demand | 640km (398 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.