The average bus between Colchester and Loch Ness takes 21h 19m and the fastest bus takes 16h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester 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 Colchester and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 21h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 53m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Colchester 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 Colchester to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 19m.
Colchester to Loch Ness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Loch Ness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Colchester and Loch Ness is 693 km. The road distance is 992 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Fort Augustus via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 16h 56m.