How to travel from Loch Ness to York, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Ness and York is around 581km (361 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Loch Ness to York by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. 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 Manchester (MAN) then take the train to York.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £81($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train via Edinburgh

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to York.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £87($105)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Darlington then take the train to York.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance594km (369 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and York

There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to York by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £81 ($95).

The distance between Loch Ness and York is around 581km (361 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 426km (265 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Loch Ness and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to York is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £81 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Ness and York. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Ness to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverness Bus Station Stance 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

LNER, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Loch Ness and York. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Loch Ness and York. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to York. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Ness to York. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to York. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 594km (369 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around £66 ($78).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Ness and York

Transport options from Loch Ness to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 20m
£81($95)
every 2 hours654km (406 miles)
Train to Dyce, plane5hrs
£260($305)
once daily581km (361 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train5h 25m
£285($340)
every 2 hours872km (542 miles)
Train and Plane6h 10m
£105($125)
every 3 hours749km (465 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi5h 25m
£410($490)
every 3 hours690km (429 miles)
Train via Edinburgh + 2 similar
6h 40m
£87($105)
4 times a day655km (407 miles)
Train6h 45m
£66($78)
once daily655km (407 miles)
Train via Newcastle8h 25m
£64($76)
once a week655km (407 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 10m
£40($47)
once daily606km (377 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
£105($120)
on demand594km (369 miles)

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Airports near York

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York