How to travel from Perth to Loch Ness, United Kingdom
The distance between Perth and Loch Ness is around 196km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Perth to Loch Ness by bus 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 → Perth if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3
Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3.
- Duration3h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£31($37)
Scottish Citylink
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Loch Ness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Perth to Loch Ness by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).
The distance between Perth and Loch Ness is around 196km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (73 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Perth and Loch Ness by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Perth to Loch Ness is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Perth and Loch Ness. We recommend that you drive to Loch Ness. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Perth and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Perth and Loch Ness. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Perth and Loch Ness. The distance is around 196km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Loch Ness is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £23 ($27).
Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Loch Ness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3 + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £31($37) | hourly | 216km (134 miles) |
| Bus | 3h 35m | £23($27) | once daily | 212km (132 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £35($41) | on demand | 196km (122 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Perth and Loch Ness
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Airports near Loch Ness
The following major airports near Loch Ness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Loch Ness
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 128km (79 miles) from Loch Ness
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 137km (85 miles) from Loch Ness