The distance between Padstow and Loch Ness is around 925km (575 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Padstow to Loch Ness by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Loch Ness → Padstow if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Inverness (INV).
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Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Inverness.
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There are several options for getting from Padstow to Loch Ness by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £210 ($250) and will take around 17h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £280 ($335).
The distance between Padstow and Loch Ness is around 925km (575 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 749km (466 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Padstow and Loch Ness by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Padstow to Loch Ness is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £280 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £210 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Padstow and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Padstow to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bodmin Parkway Station, Edinburgh and Inverness. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 50m.
CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Padstow and Loch Ness. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 15h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padstow and Loch Ness. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Yes you can fly from Padstow and Loch Ness. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) and arrive at Inverness (INV) - via Manchester (MAN). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Padstow to Loch Ness. There is however a flight that goes via Manchester (MAN). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Padstow to Loch Ness typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) and and arrive into Inverness (INV).
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 Padstow and Loch Ness. The distance is around 1,094km (680 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Loch Ness is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £280 ($335).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 40m | £280($335) | every 3 hours | 925km (575 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6h 55m | £315($370) | 5 times a day | 984km (612 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 15h 50m | £315($375) | 6 times a week | 1,306km (812 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 17h 20m | £210($250) | once daily | 1,283km (798 miles) |
Drive | 11h 30m | £190($225) | on demand | 1,094km (680 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Transport for Wales
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Loch Ness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.