The average bus between Cheltenham and Loch Ness takes 17h 26m and the fastest bus takes 14h 37m. 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 8:50 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub and take an average of 17h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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 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 26m.
Cheltenham to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Cheltenham to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Tourist Information station.
The distance between Cheltenham and Loch Ness is 619.5 km. The road distance is 777 km.
You can take a bus from Promenade to Tourist Information via Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 14h 21m.