How to travel from Loch Ness to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Ness and Gloucester is around 729km (453 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.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Gloucester by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Gloucester.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £240($285)
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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £65($77)

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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance798km (496 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Gloucester by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 15h 40m. 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 £170 ($205).

The distance between Loch Ness and Gloucester is around 729km (453 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 618km (384 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Loch Ness and Gloucester by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Gloucester is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £170 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Loch Ness and Gloucester. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Loch Ness to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 2, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham Navigation Street and Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Loch Ness and Gloucester. Buses run twice daily and take around 13hrs 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 Gloucester. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Gloucester is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Gloucester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Gloucester. The distance is around 798km (496 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Gloucester is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £170 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Ness and Gloucester

Transport options from Loch Ness to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 55m
£240($285)
every 2 hours967km (601 miles)
Fly to Manchester (MAN), train5hrs
£165($195)
every 2 hours756km (470 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train5h 30m
£225($270)
every 2 hours959km (596 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 45m
£170($205)
every 2 hours813km (505 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train3h 50m
£250($295)
every 2 hours729km (453 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13hrs
£65($77)
twice daily900km (560 miles)
Bus via Edinburgh Bus Station15h 40m
£45($53)
once daily935km (581 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
£140($165)
on demand798km (496 miles)

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Airports near Gloucester

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Gloucester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Gloucester
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Gloucester