The distance between Loch Ness and Perth is around 196km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Perth by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Perth → Loch Ness if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Perth Broxden Park And Ride.
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Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then take the train to Perth.
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There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Perth by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).
The distance between Loch Ness and Perth is around 196km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (73 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Loch Ness and Perth by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Perth is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Loch Ness and Perth. We recommend that you drive to Perth. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Loch Ness and Perth. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Loch Ness to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 and Perth Broxden Park And Ride. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Loch Ness and Perth. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Ness to Perth. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Perth is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Perth. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Loch Ness and Perth. The distance is around 196km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Perth is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around £36 ($43).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £26($31) | every 2 hours | 224km (139 miles) |
Bus to Perth | 3h 45m | £23($27) | twice daily | 212km (132 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 5m | £36($43) | every 2 hours | 218km (136 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £34($40) | on demand | 196km (122 miles) |
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
First ScotRail Service
LNER
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.