How to travel from Plymouth to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

The distance between Plymouth and Loch Ness is around 953km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Plymouth to Loch Ness by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £220($265)
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6 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Inverness.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £75($89)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance1,035km (643 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Loch Ness

There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Loch Ness by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £75 ($89) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($265).

The distance between Plymouth and Loch Ness is around 953km (592 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 768km (477 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Plymouth and Loch Ness by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Loch Ness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £220 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £75 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Plymouth and Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Plymouth and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street and Inverness. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Plymouth and Loch Ness. Buses run twice a week and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Plymouth and Loch Ness. The distance is around 1,035km (643 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Loch Ness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £220 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Loch Ness

Transport options from Plymouth to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
4h 55m
£220($265)
every 2 hours953km (592 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane7h 55m
£330($395)
every 3 hours1,084km (673 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane8hrs
£195($230)
every 2 hours1,060km (659 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane8h 10m
£215($255)
5 times a day1,062km (660 miles)
Bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road, plane and train7h 10m
£305($360)
every 2 hours986km (613 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 10m
£340($400)
5 times a day995km (618 miles)
Bus to Newquay, plane and train7h 55m
£320($375)
twice daily1,052km (654 miles)
Bus
14h 30m
£75($89)
twice a week1,152km (716 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
£180($210)
on demand1,035km (643 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