How to travel from Loch Ness to Peak District National park, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Ness and Peak District National park is around 581km (361 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Peak District National park by car, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Peak District National parkLoch Ness if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
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Drive

Drive to Peak District National Park.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance646km (401 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Peak District National park

There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Peak District National park by car, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 4hrs.

The distance between Loch Ness and Peak District National park is around 581km (361 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from Loch Ness and Peak District National park by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Peak District National park is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Peak District National park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Loch Ness and Peak District National park. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Loch Ness and Peak District National park. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Ness to Peak District National park. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Peak District National park is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Peak District National park. The distance is around 646km (401 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Peak District National park is to drive which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Ness and Peak District National park

Transport options from Loch Ness to Peak District National park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
4hrs
£84($100)
every 2 hours581km (361 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train5h 30m
£265($315)
every 2 hours806km (501 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 55m
£110($130)
every 3 hours676km (420 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
£110($130)
on demand646km (401 miles)

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Airports near Peak District National park

The following major airports near Peak District National park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Peak District National park
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Peak District National park