The average bus between Alness and Loch Ness takes 2h 46m and the fastest bus takes 1h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Alness 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 3 hours between Alness and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alness is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 2 and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 1m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Alness 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 Alness to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from County Carpets station and arriving at Fort Augustus station via Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Alness to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from County Carpets station.
Alness to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Alness and Loch Ness is 45.6 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a bus from County Carpets to Fort Augustus via Bus Station Stance 2 and Inverness Union Street in around 2h 50m.