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

The cheapest way to get from Linlithgow to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linlithgow to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Linlithgow and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Linlithgow to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Cross and arriving at Upper Foyers Shop via Queensferry Street and Bus Station Stance 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Linlithgow to Loch Ness?

The distance between Linlithgow and Loch Ness is 188 miles. The road distance is 146.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Linlithgow to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £17 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Linlithgow to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Linlithgow to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Train or bus from Linlithgow to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Linlithgow to Loch Ness is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £17 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus via Dunblane, which costs £9 - £75 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Linlithgow to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Linlithgow to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Linlithgow to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Linlithgow to Loch Ness is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Linlithgow to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Linlithgow to Loch Ness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Linlithgow to Loch Ness by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
6h 5m
£18–69
Bus via Dunblane
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
6h 34m
£9–70
Drive 145.9 mi
1. Drive from Linlithgow to Fort Augustuscar 145.9 mi
3h 1m
£36–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
7h 6m
£23–35

Linlithgow to Loch Ness by train and bus

42Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 187 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Linlithgow, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–50 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £1–50 and the journey takes 3h 3m.

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