The average bus between Bolton and Loch Ness takes 14h 27m and the fastest bus takes 12h 33m. 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 2:44 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 14h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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12h 36m • 3 changesWant 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 27m.
Bolton to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Bolton to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Bolton and Loch Ness is 432.4 km. The road distance is 578 km.
You can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Fort Augustus via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 11h 34m.