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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dornoch and Loch Ness takes 3h 17m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dornoch 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.

3h 17m
Duration
82 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Dornoch to Loch Ness bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Dornoch and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 12:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Dornoch is at 4:11 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 7:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dornoch 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.

Map of how to get from Dornoch to Loch Ness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 82.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Dornoch, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Dornoch to Fort Augustus via Inverness Union Street in around 3h 20m.

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