The average bus between Banff and Loch Ness takes 9h 57m and the fastest bus takes 6h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Banff 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 3 times a day between Banff and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banff is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Shanks Lane and take an average of 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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12h 51m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Banff 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 Banff to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Banff station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Shanks Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
Banff to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from High Street station.
Banff to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Achnahannet Farm station.
The distance between Banff and Loch Ness is 122.1 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Achnahannet Farm via Shanks Lane, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 33m.