The average bus between Ballater and Loch Ness takes 9h 41m and the fastest bus takes 7h 46m. 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Ballater and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Ballater is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 11:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Mount Street and take an average of 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Ballater station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
Ballater to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Aberdeen Union Street station.
Ballater to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Tourist Information station.
The distance between Ballater and Loch Ness is 89.4 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a bus from Golf Road to Tourist Information via Mount Street, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Union Street, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 7h 49m.