The average bus between Aberdeen and Loch Ness takes 5h 26m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Loch Ness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Aberdeen and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 2:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 46m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Loch Ness? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Aberdeen to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Aberdeen Union Street station.
Aberdeen to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Aberdeen and Loch Ness is 142.6 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Fort Augustus via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 11m.