The average bus between Bolton and Loch Ness takes 14h 50m and the fastest bus takes 13h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton 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 Bolton and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 3:07 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 12:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 14h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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13h 52m • 3 changes
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13h 52m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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 Bolton to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
Bolton to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.
Bolton to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Bolton and Loch Ness is 432.4 km. The road distance is 547 km.
You can take a bus from Noel Street to Fort Augustus via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 11h 53m.