The average bus between Aviemore and Loch Ness takes 2h 39m and the fastest bus takes 1h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aviemore 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 4 hours between Aviemore and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 2:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Aviemore is at 4:49 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 7:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Aviemore to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Aviemore station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Aviemore to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Aviemore station.
Aviemore to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Aviemore and Loch Ness is 39.2 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a bus from Aviemore station to Fort Augustus via Inverness Union Street in around 2h 42m.