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Manchester to Loch Ness

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6 h 28 min
616 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Manchester to Loch Ness

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Cheapest
By car (616 km)
6 h 28 min
616 km.
from $33
Fastest
Plane to Loch Ness
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Rideshare
6 h 28 min
616 km.
from $8.03
Bus, Plane (Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport)
5 h 43 min
445 km.
from $166.43
Bus
11 h 6 min
444 km.
from $91.79
Train, Bus
9 h 40 min
444 km.
from $256.57
Bus, Plane (Fly to Aberdeen International Airport)
8 h 19 min
445 km.
from $207.02
Bus via Spean Crescent
12 h 8 min
446 km.
from $91.70

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Achnahannet
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02
Bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Public
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.76–$16.46
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Spean
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
Bus from Spean Crescent to Public
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.23–$11.39

Train operators

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.57–$63.29

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$40.50–$88.60

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Preston to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$126.58

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$139.24
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$582.26
Plane from Ringway Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$405.05

Questions and Answers

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 $53.26 - $76.09 and takes 11h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Loch Ness is to fly and line 917 bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $103.26 - $282.61 .

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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Public Hall via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

How far is it from Manchester to Loch Ness?

The distance between Manchester and Loch Ness is 550 km. The road distance is 567.5 km.

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 and bus which takes 9h 40m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m 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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Loch Ness bus arrive?

Manchester to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Loch Ness is 567 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Manchester to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 901+ hotels available in Loch Ness. Prices start at $41.93 per night.
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