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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Loch Ness is to drive which costs £80 - £130 and takes 6h 22m.

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 £80 - £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 Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Manchester to Loch Ness?

The distance between Manchester and Loch Ness is 425 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 which takes 9h 26m and costs £90 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m 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 which takes 9h 26m and costs £90 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 6m.

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, bus, car, and plane

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

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 Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
9h 26m
£90–231
Drive 346.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Fort Augustuscar 346.7 mi
6h 22m
£85–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
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 6m
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, line 302 bus
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 55m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain
4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
10h 47m
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
11h 56m
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

Manchester to Loch Ness by train and bus

21Weekly Services

9h 26mAverage Duration

£90Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Loch Ness.

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Distance: 422.8 mi
Duration: 9h 26m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Achnahannet Farm via Haymarket, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station in around 10h 6m.

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