How to travel from Wrexham to Loch Ness, United Kingdom

The distance between Wrexham and Loch Ness is around 624km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Wrexham to Loch Ness by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Airport then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Loch Ness.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance658km (409 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Loch Ness

There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Loch Ness by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £49 ($58) and will take around 11h 40m. 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 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £180 ($210).

The distance between Wrexham and Loch Ness is around 624km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 480km (298 miles)

It takes around 11h 40m to get from Wrexham and Loch Ness by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Loch Ness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £180 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Loch Ness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £49 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wrexham and Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wrexham and Loch Ness. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wrexham to Loch Ness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chester Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, Manchester Airport, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Wrexham and Loch Ness. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham to Loch Ness. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Achnahannet Farm. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Wrexham and Loch Ness. The distance is around 658km (409 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Loch Ness is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 40m and will usually cost around £49 ($58).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Loch Ness

Transport options from Wrexham to Loch Ness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 45m
£245($290)
every 4 hours762km (473 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane5h 55m
£160($190)
every 4 hours720km (447 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane6h 30m
£270($320)
every 4 hours853km (530 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 10m
£180($210)
every 4 hours624km (388 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
£49($58)
once daily757km (470 miles)
Drive
7hrs
£115($135)
on demand658km (409 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