How to travel from Newport to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

The distance between Newport and Loch Ness is around 791km (492 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Newport to Loch Ness by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Loch NessNewport if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £265($315)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Inverness.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £69($82)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Distance863km (536 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Loch Ness

There are several options for getting from Newport to Loch Ness by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £69 ($82) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($200).

The distance between Newport and Loch Ness is around 791km (492 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 639km (397 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Newport and Loch Ness by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newport to Loch Ness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £165 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £69 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Newport and Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newport and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newport to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street and Inverness. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Newport and Loch Ness. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Newport and Loch Ness. The distance is around 863km (536 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Loch Ness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £165 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Loch Ness

Transport options from Newport to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 30m
£265($315)
hourly800km (497 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane5h 20m
£315($375)
every 3 hours896km (556 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane6h 15m
£275($330)
every 3 hours891km (553 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane6h 40m
£140($165)
every 2 hours898km (558 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane6h 45m
£160($190)
5 times a day900km (559 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 30m
£165($200)
hourly791km (492 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
£69($82)
twice a week1,003km (623 miles)
Drive
9h 5m
£150($175)
on demand863km (536 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