How to travel from Manchester to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

The distance between Manchester and Loch Ness is around 541km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Manchester to Loch Ness by plane, bus, 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 Bus

Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £71($84)
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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)

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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance604km (375 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manchester and Loch Ness

There are several options for getting from Manchester to Loch Ness by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £71 ($84).

The distance between Manchester and Loch Ness is around 541km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 445km (276 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Manchester and Loch Ness by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Manchester to Loch Ness is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £71 ($84).

The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Manchester and Loch Ness. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Manchester and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Manchester to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Manchester and Loch Ness. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manchester to Loch Ness. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Loch Ness is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Loch Ness. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) 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 Manchester and Loch Ness. The distance is around 604km (375 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manchester to Loch Ness is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £71 ($84).

How do I get from Manchester to Loch Ness

Compare travel optionsbetween Manchester and Loch Ness

Transport options from Manchester to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
2h 55m
£71($84)
hourly541km (336 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
£260($310)
hourly776km (482 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
£95($115)
every 3 hours636km (395 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 30m
£40($47)
once daily666km (414 miles)
Bus via Edinburgh11h 15m
£36($43)
once daily714km (443 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
£105($125)
on demand604km (375 miles)

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Airports near Loch Ness

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

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Loch Ness
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (79 miles) from Loch Ness
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Loch Ness