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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballater and Loch Ness takes 10h 40m and the fastest bus takes 7h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballater 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.

10h 40m
Duration
167 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Ballater to Loch Ness bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Ballater and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballater is at 6:14 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Square Bus Station and take an average of 10h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd17h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd17h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd17h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd16h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd8h 12m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd14h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd17h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd7h 18m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballater 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.

Map of how to get from Ballater to Loch Ness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 167.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Ballater, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Golf Road to Achnahannet Farm via Union Square Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 36m.

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