How to travel from Loch Ness to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Ness and Portsmouth is around 869km (540 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Portsmouth 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Inverness (INV) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then London Victoria Coach Station and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance962km (598 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Portsmouth

There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Portsmouth by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).

The distance between Loch Ness and Portsmouth is around 869km (540 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 753km (468 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Loch Ness and Portsmouth by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Portsmouth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Loch Ness and Portsmouth. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Loch Ness and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 16h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Loch Ness to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 2, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 16h 25m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Loch Ness and Portsmouth. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 16h 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 Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Portsmouth is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Portsmouth. The distance is around 962km (598 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Portsmouth is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Ness and Portsmouth

Transport options from Loch Ness to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 30m
£165($195)
every 2 hours895km (556 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train5hrs
£215($255)
every 2 hours891km (553 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train5h 20m
£195($235)
every 2 hours913km (568 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 35m
£195($230)
every 2 hours869km (540 miles)
Bus
16h 25m
£55($65)
4 times a day1,124km (698 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
£165($195)
on demand962km (598 miles)

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Airports near Portsmouth

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Portsmouth
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Portsmouth