The average bus between Cairnryan and Loch Ness takes 9h 9m and the fastest bus takes 7h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan 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 Cairnryan and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan 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 Cairnryan to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
Cairnryan to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Loch Ness is 261.1 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Fort Augustus via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 7h 33m.