The average bus between Dover and Loch Ness takes 21h 18m and the fastest bus takes 17h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover 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 Dover and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 21h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 5m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Loch Ness station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.
Dover to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Dover and Loch Ness is 781.5 km. The road distance is 1,015 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to Fort Augustus via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 19h 9m.