How to travel from Nottingham to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Loch Ness is around 673km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nottingham to Loch Ness by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Kettering, plane

Take the train to Kettering and then to Luton Airport Parkway then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
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Bus

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

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £50($59)

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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance708km (440 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Loch Ness

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Loch Ness by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 13h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Nottingham and Loch Ness is around 673km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 525km (326 miles)

It takes around 10h 30m to get from Nottingham and Loch Ness by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Loch Ness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nottingham and Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nottingham and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nottingham to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and Inverness. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink, National Express and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Nottingham and Loch Ness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Nottingham and Loch Ness. The distance is around 708km (440 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Loch Ness is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 30m and will usually cost around £50 ($59).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Loch Ness

Transport options from Nottingham to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Kettering, plane + 5 similar
4h 20m
£205($245)
hourly878km (545 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
£100($120)
hourly673km (418 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane5h 45m
£260($310)
every 3 hours828km (514 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane6h 30m
£125($150)
every 3 hours769km (478 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane7h 25m
£165($195)
5 times a day845km (525 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4hrs
£250($295)
hourly737km (458 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 30m
£50($59)
3 times a week749km (465 miles)
Bus via Glasgow13h 5m
£46($54)
once daily756km (470 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
£125($145)
on demand708km (440 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