How to travel from Northampton to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

The distance between Northampton and Loch Ness is around 699km (434 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 Northampton 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Euston and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nottingham Coach Stop S10 then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance802km (498 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Northampton and Loch Ness

There are several options for getting from Northampton to Loch Ness by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £68 ($81) and will take around 12hrs. 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 £175 ($210).

The distance between Northampton and Loch Ness is around 699km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 606km (376 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Northampton and Loch Ness by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Northampton 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 £175 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £68 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Northampton and Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) 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 Northampton and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Coach Stop S10, Edinburgh Bus Station and Inverness Bus Station Stance 3. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

FlixBus, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Northampton and Loch Ness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) 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 Northampton and Loch Ness. The distance is around 802km (498 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton 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 £175 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Northampton and Loch Ness

Transport options from Northampton to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 35m
£140($165)
every 4 hours952km (592 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane5h 15m
£225($265)
every 4 hours789km (490 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 30m
£175($210)
every 4 hours699km (434 miles)
Train to Milton Keynes Central, plane and bus3h 40m
£125($150)
every 4 hours790km (491 miles)
Train to London Euston, plane and bus4h 15m
£195($230)
every 4 hours893km (555 miles)
Train to Rugby, plane and bus4h 35m
£190($225)
every 4 hours733km (456 miles)
Bus
12hrs
£68($81)
3 times a week855km (531 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
£140($165)
on demand802km (498 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