How to travel from Loch Ness to Seaton, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Ness and Seaton is around 499km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Seaton by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SeatonLoch Ness if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £52($62)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance499km (310 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Seaton

There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Seaton by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £86 ($100).

The distance between Loch Ness and Seaton is around 499km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 736km (458 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Loch Ness and Seaton by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Seaton is to drive which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx £86 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Seaton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Loch Ness and Seaton. We recommend that you drive to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Loch Ness and Seaton. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Loch Ness to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 2, Edinburgh Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and Middlesbrough. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus run regular bus services between Loch Ness and Seaton. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs 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 Seaton. We recommend that you take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and then to Middlesbrough. instead which will take 9hrs.

The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Seaton. The distance is around 499km (310 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Seaton is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around £52 ($62).

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Transport options from Loch Ness to Seaton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
9hrs
£52($62)
once daily558km (347 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
£86($100)
on demand499km (310 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Seaton

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Seaton
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Seaton
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Seaton