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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cairnryan and Loch Ness takes 10h 21m and the fastest bus takes 7h 59m. 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.

10h 21m
Duration
215 mi
Distance
£25
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cairnryan to Loch Ness bus times

Buses run twice daily between Cairnryan and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, 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 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Loch Ness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 214.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?

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 51m.

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