How to travel from Norwich to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Loch Ness is around 750km (466 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Norwich to Loch Ness by plane, train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Norwich (NWI) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £69($82)
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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance859km (534 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Loch Ness

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Loch Ness by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £69 ($82) and will take around 15h 40m. 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 £270 ($320).

The distance between Norwich and Loch Ness is around 750km (466 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 634km (394 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Norwich and Loch Ness by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Loch Ness is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £270 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich 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 Norwich and Loch Ness. We recommend that you fly from Norwich (NWI) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Norwich and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.

Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Norwich and Loch Ness. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 15h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Norwich and Loch Ness. The distance is around 859km (534 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Loch Ness is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £270 ($320).

How do I get from Norwich to Loch Ness

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Loch Ness

Transport options from Norwich to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 20m
£270($320)
every 3 hours750km (466 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly5h 10m
£250($295)
hourly975km (606 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane5h 20m
£235($280)
hourly956km (594 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
£215($255)
hourly1,028km (639 miles)
Bus
15h 40m
£69($82)
5 times a week1,077km (669 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
£150($175)
on demand859km (534 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