The average bus between Bathgate and Loch Ness takes 7h 55m and the fastest bus takes 6h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bathgate 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 Bathgate and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bathgate is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Shandwick Place and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bathgate 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 Bathgate to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Bathgate station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
Bathgate to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Queensferry Street station.
Bathgate to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Bathgate and Loch Ness is 163.1 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a bus from St David's House to Fort Augustus via Shandwick Place, Queensferry Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 31m.