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.
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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Take the train to Kettering and then to Luton Airport Parkway then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV).
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Inverness.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Kettering, plane + 5 similar | 4h 20m | £205($245) | hourly | 878km (545 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 45m | £100($120) | hourly | 673km (418 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 5h 45m | £260($310) | every 3 hours | 828km (514 miles) |
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 6h 30m | £125($150) | every 3 hours | 769km (478 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 7h 25m | £165($195) | 5 times a day | 845km (525 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4hrs | £250($295) | hourly | 737km (458 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 30m | £50($59) | 3 times a week | 749km (465 miles) |
Bus via Glasgow | 13h 5m | £46($54) | once daily | 756km (470 miles) |
Drive | 7h 40m | £125($145) | on demand | 708km (440 miles) |
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Hull Trains
First ScotRail Service
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Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Loch Ness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.