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Ballater to Loch Ness buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballater and Loch Ness takes 9h 34m and the fastest bus takes 6h 55m. 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.

9h 34m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
£6
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 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Ballater is at 6:14 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Square Bus Station and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council7h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council15h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council8h 43m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council6h 55m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council7h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council16h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council7h 7m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council7h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council13h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council8h 28m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council7h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council15h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council8h 28m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council7h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council15h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council8h 28m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North ScotlandHighland Council7h 22m • 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.

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  • Distance: 165 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Golf Road to Village Green via Union Square Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 5 in around 7h 39m.

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