How to travel from Seaton to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

The distance between Seaton and Loch Ness is around 500km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Seaton to Loch Ness by bus, car, plane and train. 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 Durham (MME) to Inverness (INV).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £460($545)
Operated by

Loganair

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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Inverness.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance500km (311 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seaton and Loch Ness

There are several options for getting from Seaton to Loch Ness by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £460 ($545).

The distance between Seaton and Loch Ness is around 500km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 736km (458 miles)

It takes around 9h 30m to get from Seaton and Loch Ness by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seaton to Loch Ness is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £460 ($545).

The cheapest way to travel between Seaton and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seaton and Loch Ness. We recommend that you fly from Durham (MME) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seaton and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seaton to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Middlesbrough Bus Station Stand 11, Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street, Edinburgh Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

Go North East, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Seaton and Loch Ness. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Seaton and Loch Ness. Flights depart from Durham (MME) and arrive at Inverness (INV) - via Belfast City (BHD). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Seaton to Loch Ness. There is however a flight that goes via Belfast City (BHD). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Seaton to Loch Ness typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Durham (MME) 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 Seaton and Loch Ness. The distance is around 500km (311 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seaton to Loch Ness is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seaton and Loch Ness

Transport options from Seaton to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 35m
£460($545)
every 4 hours711km (442 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
£285($335)
every 4 hours530km (329 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
£47($56)
once daily569km (354 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
£87($105)
on demand500km (311 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