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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 13h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 6h 26m and costs £85 - £130.

How far is it from Runcorn to Loch Ness?

The distance between Runcorn and Loch Ness is 359 miles. The road distance is 352.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Runcorn to Loch Ness without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 10h 38m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Runcorn to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Runcorn to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Loch Ness is to train via Glasgow which takes 10h 38m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 13h 43m.

Where does the Runcorn to Loch Ness bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Runcorn to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Loch Ness is 353 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Runcorn to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 947+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Runcorn to Loch Ness - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Runcorn and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Fort Augustus via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

There are 9 ways to get from Runcorn to Loch Ness by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
10h 38m
£105–177
Bus
cheapest
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
13h 43m
£40–67
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
11h 29m
£100–170
Drive 350.5 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Fort Augustuscar 350.5 mi
6h 26m
£86–124
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
7h 15m
Train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
10h 57m
£143–309
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
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 21m
£73–178
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, line 302 bus
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Upper Foyers Shopbus
9h 59m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
10h 3m
£149–332

Runcorn to Loch Ness by bus, train, and foot

21Weekly Services

11h 29mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 357.1 mi
Duration: 10h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Fort Augustus via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K, Thynne Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Fort Augustus via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 13h 43m.

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