The average bus between Cheltenham and Loch Ness takes 17h 35m and the fastest bus takes 14h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 10:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Arle Court Transport Hub and take an average of 17h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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14h 57m • 4 changes
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20h 40m • 4 changes
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14h 57m • 4 changes
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14h 57m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.
Cheltenham to Loch Ness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cheltenham station.
Cheltenham to Loch Ness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Tourist Information station.
The distance between Cheltenham and Loch Ness is 619.5 km. The road distance is 776 km.
You can take a bus from Promenade to Tourist Information via Arle Court Transport Hub, Cheltenham, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 14h 15m.