The average bus between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Loch Ness takes 22h 7m and the fastest bus takes 20h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff Airport (CWL) 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Airport (CWL) is at 2:32 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Customhouse Street JW and take an average of 22h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport (CWL) station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 7m.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Loch Ness bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Loch Ness bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Tourist Information station.
The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Loch Ness is 660.1 km. The road distance is 929 km.
You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Tourist Information via Customhouse Street JW, Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 18h.