Dumfries to Loch Ness Buses

Dumfries to Loch Ness buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dumfries and Loch Ness takes 8h 49m and the fastest bus takes 7h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dumfries 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.

8h 49m
Duration: 215 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus

7h 45m

£40–57

Dumfries to Loch Ness bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Dumfries and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

2:45 PM → 10:03 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
6:45 PM → 7:20 AM
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12h 35m • 2 changes
10:35 PM → 11:36 AM
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13h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:10 AM → 2:03 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 3:19 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:10 AM → 2:02 PM
7h 52m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 48m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 58m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 6:48 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:45 AM → 3:18 PM
8h 33m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 5:43 PM
8h 58m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 6:48 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 7:51 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:10 AM → 2:03 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 3:19 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:10 AM → 2:03 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 3:19 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:10 AM → 2:03 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 3:19 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries 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.

Dumfries to Loch Ness buses

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Dumfries to Loch Ness bus times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

2:45 PM → 10:03 PM

6:45 PM → 7:20 AMArrives next day

10:35 PM → 11:36 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:10 AM → 2:03 PM

7:30 AM → 3:19 PM

10:45 AM → 5:53 PM

12:45 PM → 7:56 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:10 AM → 2:02 PM

7:30 AM → 3:18 PM

9:45 AM → 5:43 PM

10:45 AM → 6:48 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:45 AM → 3:18 PM

8:45 AM → 5:43 PM

10:45 AM → 6:48 PM

12:45 PM → 7:51 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:10 AM → 2:03 PM

7:30 AM → 3:19 PM

10:45 AM → 5:53 PM

12:45 PM → 7:56 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:10 AM → 2:03 PM

7:30 AM → 3:19 PM

10:45 AM → 5:53 PM

12:45 PM → 7:56 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:10 AM → 2:03 PM

7:30 AM → 3:19 PM

10:45 AM → 5:53 PM

12:45 PM → 7:56 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Station

Bus trips from Dumfries

Bus trips to Loch Ness

Alternative transport options

6:45 PM → 7:20 AM
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10:35 PM → 11:36 AM
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