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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Loch Ness is to bus via Spean Crescent which costs £25 - £40 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick station to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Upper Foyers Shop via Buchanan Bus Station and Academy Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Loch Ness?

The distance between Prestwick and Loch Ness is 224 miles. The road distance is 162.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Loch Ness without a car is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Prestwick to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

Prestwick to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Station Road.

Train or bus from Prestwick to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Loch Ness is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Perth, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Prestwick to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Prestwick to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Prestwick to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Loch Ness is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Prestwick to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1214+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Prestwick to Loch Ness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Prestwick to Loch Ness by 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
6h 47m
Bus via Spean Crescent
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyle Street to Buchanan Bus Station4
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Spean Crescent915
9h 5m
£25–38
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
7h 26m
£33–84
Drive 161.4 mi
1. Drive from Prestwick to Fort Augustus161.4 mi
3h 13m
£40–57
Train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean BridgeEdinburgh - Fort William
8h 11m
£79–103

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Map of how to get from Prestwick to Loch Ness.

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Distance: 222.8 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Station Road to Upper Foyers Shop via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Academy Street in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prestwick Town to Achnahannet Farm via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 26m.

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