The average bus between Bath and Loch Ness takes 20h 3m and the fastest bus takes 16h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bath 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 twice daily between Bath and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 9:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 6:29 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 20h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bath 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 Bath to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 3m.
Bath to Loch Ness bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bath to Loch Ness bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Tourist Information station.
The distance between Bath and Loch Ness is 672.5 km. The road distance is 853 km.
You can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Tourist Information via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 16h 1m.