How to travel from Southampton to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

The distance between Southampton and Loch Ness is around 873km (542 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Southampton 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.

👋 Also check out Loch NessSouthampton if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Glasgow and then to Inverness.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance942km (585 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southampton and Loch Ness

There are several options for getting from Southampton to Loch Ness by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($235).

The distance between Southampton and Loch Ness is around 873km (542 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 736km (457 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Southampton and Loch Ness by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southampton to Loch Ness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £195 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Southampton and Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Woking then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Southampton and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Southampton to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23, Glasgow and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Southampton and Loch Ness. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southampton to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Clapham Junction then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Bunloit Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Southampton and Loch Ness. The distance is around 942km (585 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Loch Ness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Southampton and Loch Ness

Transport options from Southampton to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 40m
£190($225)
hourly873km (542 miles)
Train to London Waterloo, plane4h 45m
£215($255)
hourly898km (558 miles)
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train6hrs
£280($335)
every 2 hours923km (573 miles)
Plane and Train6h 15m
£265($315)
5 times a day915km (568 miles)
Train to Woking, plane and bus4h 20m
£195($235)
hourly877km (545 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 30m
£195($230)
hourly959km (596 miles)
Bus
14h 20m
£48($57)
once daily1,061km (659 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
£165($195)
on demand942km (585 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