What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Loch Ness?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 15h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Loch Ness?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Loch Ness is to train and fly which takes 7h 59m and costs £100 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Upper Foyers Shop via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Loch Ness?

The distance between Cardiff and Loch Ness is 506 miles. The road distance is 506.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Loch Ness without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Loch Ness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 13h and costs £95 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Loch Ness?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Cardiff to Loch Ness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Loch Ness bus from?

Cardiff to Loch Ness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Loch Ness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 13h and costs £95 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 15h 53m.

Where does the Cardiff to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Cardiff to Loch Ness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Loch Ness is 506 miles. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Cardiff to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1241+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Cardiff to Loch Ness - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, line 302 bus

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Loch Ness by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, line 302 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Upper Foyers Shopbus
6h 42m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
15h 53m
£43–100
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
13h
£100–288
Drive 503.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Fort Augustuscar 503.4 mi
9h 42m
£120–174
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
7h 59m
£103–375
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
9h 38m
£103–277
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
8h 24m
£94–251
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
10h 37m
£54–170
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
10h 43m
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
14h 14m
£106–144
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus megabus M90 / ...
14h 26m
£67–383

Cardiff to Loch Ness by bus

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15h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 503 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Achnahannet Farm via Crewe, Haymarket, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Foyers Shop via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 6 in around 15h 53m.

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