How to travel from Loch Ness to Newport, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Ness and Newport is around 793km (492 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Newport 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 NewportLoch Ness if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Newport (S Wales).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £265($315)
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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Newport South Wales Train Station.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £67($79)
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Drive

Drive to Newport.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Distance863km (536 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Newport

There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Newport by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £67 ($79) and will take around 14h 25m. 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 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($200).

The distance between Loch Ness and Newport is around 793km (492 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 639km (397 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Loch Ness and Newport by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Newport is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £165 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £67 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Loch Ness and Newport. 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 Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Loch Ness and Newport. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Loch Ness to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 2, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham Navigation Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 25m.

Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Loch Ness and Newport. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 25m 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 Newport. 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 Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Newport is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Newport. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Newport. The distance is around 863km (536 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Newport is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £165 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Ness and Newport

Transport options from Loch Ness to Newport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 40m
£265($315)
every 2 hours801km (497 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
£315($375)
every 3 hours896km (557 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 30m
£165($200)
every 2 hours793km (492 miles)
Bus
14h 25m
£67($79)
twice daily1,000km (622 miles)
Drive
9h 5m
£150($175)
on demand863km (536 miles)

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Airports near Newport

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Newport
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Newport
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Newport