How to travel from Loch Ness to Crewe, United Kingdom
The distance between Loch Ness and Crewe is around 562km (349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Crewe by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Crewe → Loch Ness if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN).
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£150($175)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Crewe.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£140($170)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Preston Coach Station then take the train to Crewe.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£65($77)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Crewe
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Crewe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($175).
The distance between Loch Ness and Crewe is around 562km (349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 482km (299 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Loch Ness and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Crewe is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £150 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Ness and Crewe. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Ness to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bus Station Stance 2 and Haymarket. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, Northern Rail and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Loch Ness and Crewe. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Loch Ness and Crewe. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Ness to Crewe. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Crewe is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Crewe. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Crewe. The distance is around 640km (397 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 Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around £140 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Ness and Crewe
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 5m | £150($175) | every 4 hours | 562km (349 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 15m | £195($230) | every 4 hours | 730km (454 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 60m | £120($145) | every 4 hours | 657km (408 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 5h 15m | £250($295) | every 4 hours | 1,024km (636 miles) |
| Train to Dyce, plane | 6hrs | £240($285) | every 4 hours | 820km (510 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 7h 10m | £140($170) | 4 times a day | 713km (443 miles) |
| Train via Carlisle | 9hrs | £82($95) | once a week | 738km (459 miles) |
| Train to Crewe | 9h 25m | £52($61) | 6 times a week | 717km (446 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 50m | £65($77) | twice daily | 695km (432 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | £110($130) | on demand | 640km (397 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Loch Ness and Crewe
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Crewe
The following major airports near Crewe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Crewe
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Crewe
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Crewe