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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 6h 22m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Upper Foyers Shop via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Manchester to Loch Ness?

The distance between Manchester and Loch Ness is 337 miles. The road distance is 348.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Loch Ness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 38m and costs £80 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Manchester to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Manchester to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Manchester to Loch Ness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 38m and costs £80 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 51m.

Where does the Manchester to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Manchester to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Loch Ness is 349 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Manchester to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Manchester to Loch Ness - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 302 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Loch Ness by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, line 302 bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Upper Foyers Shopbus
5h 37m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
9h 51m
£33–58
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
9h 38m
£84–222
Drive 346.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Fort Augustuscar 346.7 mi
6h 22m
£85–123
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 31m
£92–244
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
9h 32m
Bus via Fort William
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
10h 51m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
11h 25m
£72–111

Manchester to Loch Ness by train and bus

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9h 38mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Loch Ness.

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Distance: 335.4 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Upper Foyers Shop via Haymarket, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 6 in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Upper Foyers Shop via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 6 in around 9h 51m.

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