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The average bus between Cairnryan and Loch Ness takes 9h 28m and the fastest bus takes 7h 43m. 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 10:00 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 Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal station and arriving at Fort Augustus station via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Cairnryan to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Loch Ness is 261.1 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station in around 7h 34m.
