How to travel from Peterborough to Loch Ness, United Kingdom
The distance between Peterborough and Loch Ness is around 766km (476 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Peterborough to Loch Ness by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Loch Ness → Peterborough if you're planning a return trip.
Train to London Kings Cross, plane
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost£170($205)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Inverness.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£83($100)
LNER
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Grantham then take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Inverness.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£70($83)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Loch Ness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Loch Ness by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £66 ($78) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($210).
The distance between Peterborough and Loch Ness is around 766km (476 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 589km (366 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Peterborough and Loch Ness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Loch Ness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £175 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverness. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.
LNER, Grand Central and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Peterborough and Loch Ness. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 8h 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 Peterborough and Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Stevenage then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Stevenage then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 3h 60m.
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 Peterborough and Loch Ness. The distance is around 772km (480 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Loch Ness is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around £83 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Loch Ness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to London Kings Cross, plane + 5 similar | 4h 25m | £170($205) | hourly | 970km (603 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 30m | £265($315) | hourly | 793km (493 miles) |
| Train to Doncaster, plane | 5hrs | £95($115) | hourly | 766km (476 miles) |
| Train to Stansted Airport, plane | 7h 15m | £175($210) | every 3 hours | 983km (611 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 60m | £175($210) | hourly | 822km (511 miles) |
| Train to London Kings Cross, plane and bus | 4h 35m | £190($220) | hourly | 912km (567 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8h 50m | £83($100) | twice a week | 814km (506 miles) |
| Train via Doncaster | 9h 50m | £66($78) | twice a week | 834km (518 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11h 30m | £70($83) | 3 times a week | 832km (517 miles) |
Drive | 8h 15m | £135($160) | on demand | 772km (480 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Peterborough and Loch Ness
Train operators
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Grand Central
Caledonian Sleeper
Thameslink
Airlines
Loganair
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