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.
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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Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 2h 55m | £71($84) | hourly | 541km (336 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 25m | £260($310) | hourly | 776km (482 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 35m | £95($115) | every 3 hours | 636km (395 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 30m | £40($47) | once daily | 666km (414 miles) |
Bus via Edinburgh | 11h 15m | £36($43) | once daily | 714km (443 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | £105($125) | on demand | 604km (375 miles) |
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The following major airports near Loch Ness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.