The average bus between Derby and Loch Ness takes 22h 6m and the fastest bus takes 16h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby 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 Derby and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 12:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 22h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Derby 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 Derby to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 6m.
Derby to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Derby to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Derby and Loch Ness is 522 km. The road distance is 660 km.
You can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Fort Augustus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 13h 17m.