The distance between Loch Ness and Stirling is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Stirling 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 Stirling → Loch Ness if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Perth Broxden Park And Ride and then to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Stirling by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).
The distance between Loch Ness and Stirling is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 133km (83 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Loch Ness and Stirling by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Stirling is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Loch Ness and Stirling. We recommend that you drive to Stirling. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Loch Ness and Stirling. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Loch Ness to Stirling. 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 every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Loch Ness and Stirling. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Ness to Stirling. We recommend that you take the bus to Perth Broxden Park And Ride and then to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Stirling is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Stirling. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) 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 Stirling. The distance is around 233km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Stirling is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £33 ($39).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 3h 55m | £33($39) | every 3 hours | 259km (161 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £41($48) | on demand | 233km (145 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Stagecoach East Scotland
The following major airports near Stirling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.