How to travel from Padstow to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Inverness (INV).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £280($335)
Operated by

Loganair

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Inverness.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £315($375)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance1,094km (680 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Loch Ness

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Loch Ness

Transport options from Padstow to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 40m
£280($335)
every 3 hours925km (575 miles)
Plane and Train6h 55m
£315($370)
5 times a day984km (612 miles)
Train + 1 similar
15h 50m
£315($375)
6 times a week1,306km (812 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central17h 20m
£210($250)
once daily1,283km (798 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
£190($225)
on demand1,094km (680 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