How to travel from Loch Ness to Nottingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Ness and Nottingham is around 674km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Nottingham 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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Fly to London Luton (LTN), train

Fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Kettering and then to Nottingham.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
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4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Nottingham Station Street.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £36($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance709km (440 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Nottingham by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Loch Ness and Nottingham is around 674km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 525km (326 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Loch Ness and Nottingham by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Nottingham is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Loch Ness and Nottingham. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Loch Ness and Nottingham. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Loch Ness to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 and Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Loch Ness and Nottingham. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 45m 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 Nottingham. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Nottingham. The distance is around 709km (440 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Nottingham is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £250 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Ness and Nottingham

Transport options from Loch Ness to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train + 4 similar
4h 20m
£205($245)
every 2 hours879km (546 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
£105($125)
every 2 hours674km (419 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
£260($310)
every 3 hours828km (515 miles)
Train to Dyce, plane6h 20m
£130($155)
every 3 hours769km (478 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 10m
£250($295)
every 2 hours738km (459 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
£36($43)
once daily722km (448 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
£125($145)
on demand709km (440 miles)

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Airports near Nottingham

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Nottingham