How to travel from Loch Ness to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Ness and Luton is around 724km (450 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Luton 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £165($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance851km (529 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Luton

There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Luton by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($200).

The distance between Loch Ness and Luton is around 724km (450 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 655km (407 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Loch Ness and Luton by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Luton is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £165 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Loch Ness and Luton. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Loch Ness and Luton. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Loch Ness to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 2, Edinburgh Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Loch Ness and Luton. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 35m 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 Luton. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN). instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Luton is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Luton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Luton. The distance is around 851km (529 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Luton is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £165 ($200).

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Transport options from Loch Ness to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
2h 50m
£165($200)
every 2 hours724km (450 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
£175($210)
every 2 hours896km (557 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
£165($195)
every 3 hours802km (498 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 55m
£210($250)
every 2 hours840km (522 miles)
Bus
12h 35m
£43($51)
twice daily842km (523 miles)
Drive
9hrs
£145($175)
on demand851km (529 miles)

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Airports near Luton

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Luton
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Luton
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Luton