The distance between Swansea and Loch Ness is around 857km (532 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Swansea 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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Take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV).
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Take the bus to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens, Abington then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.
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There are several options for getting from Swansea to Loch Ness by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £68 ($81) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($245).
The distance between Swansea and Loch Ness is around 857km (532 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 630km (391 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Swansea and Loch Ness by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Loch Ness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £205 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £68 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Swansea and Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swansea and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens, Cathays Park Park Place Stop RB, Cathays Park University RE, Abington, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.
National Express, Megabus UK, Stagecoach West Scotland and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Swansea and Loch Ness. Buses run once a week and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 4h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swansea and Loch Ness. The distance is around 870km (541 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Loch Ness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £205 ($245).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 40m | £205($245) | hourly | 883km (549 miles) |
Train to Bristol Parkway, plane | 5h 30m | £295($350) | hourly | 907km (563 miles) |
Train to Wilmslow, Fly | 6h 45m | £180($210) | every 4 hours | 857km (532 miles) |
Train to Bridgend, plane | 6h 55m | £300($355) | 5 times a day | 912km (567 miles) |
Train to Cardiff Central, plane | 7h 50m | £175($210) | every 2 hours | 990km (615 miles) |
Train to Cardiff Central, plane | 7h 55m | £200($235) | 5 times a day | 992km (617 miles) |
Bus | 11h 35m | £68($81) | once a week | 1,010km (627 miles) |
Drive | 9h 50m | £150($180) | on demand | 870km (541 miles) |
Transport for Wales
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Loganair
Stagecoach West Scotland
The following major airports near Loch Ness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.