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Greater Manchester to Loch Ness

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Eight ways to Travel from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness

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Cheapest
By car (617 km)
6 h 31 min
617 km.
from $33
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Rideshare
6 h 31 min
617 km.
from $8.05
Bus, Plane (Line 87 bus)
6 h 6 min
450 km.
from $10.87
Bus
12 h 16 min
450 km.
from $91.39
Train
10 h 37 min
450 km.
from $262.24
Bus, Plane (Fly to Aberdeen International Airport)
8 h 41 min
450 km.
from $219.02
Bus via Edinburgh
15 h 13 min
450 km.
from $117.13

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:
$35.44–$49.37
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

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:
$25.32–$36.71
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:
$8.86–$12.66
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$75.95

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Email:
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Bee Network

Phone:
+44 161 244 1000
Website:
traveline.info
Bus from Parkside to Chester
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Train operators

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95

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:
$139.24–$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:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$94.93

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:
$56.96–$139.24
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

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–$341.76

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness is to bus which costs $53.26 - $76.09 and takes 12h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs $119.57 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Rusholme Centre and arriving at Achnahannet Farm via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Loch Ness is 554 km. The road distance is 604.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $53.26 - $76.09 and takes 12h 16m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Loch Ness bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Loch Ness is 605 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Greater Manchester to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 891+ hotels available in Loch Ness. Prices start at $43.35 per night.
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