How to travel from Wells to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

The distance between Wells and Loch Ness is around 781km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Wells to Loch Ness by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Achnahannet Farm.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
Operated by

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5 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Inverness.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £57($68)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance885km (550 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wells and Loch Ness

There are several options for getting from Wells to Loch Ness by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £57 ($68) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($200).

The distance between Wells and Loch Ness is around 781km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 685km (426 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Wells and Loch Ness by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wells to Loch Ness is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £170 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wells and Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wells and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wells to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus Bond Street, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street and Inverness. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Wells and Loch Ness. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wells to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Wells and Loch Ness. The distance is around 885km (550 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wells to Loch Ness is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £170 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wells and Loch Ness

Transport options from Wells to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 5 similar
4hrs
£170($200)
5 times a day781km (486 miles)
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train7h 10m
£125($145)
5 times a day888km (552 miles)
Plane and Train7h 15m
£140($170)
5 times a day890km (553 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 10m
£225($265)
5 times a day822km (510 miles)
Bus to Bath City Centre, Bus Station, train and plane5h 50m
£235($275)
every 4 hours990km (615 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 50m
£280($335)
5 times a day886km (550 miles)
Bus
12h 10m
£57($68)
twice a week988km (614 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
£155($180)
on demand885km (550 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