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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dumfries and Loch Ness takes 8h 40m 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 40m
Duration
215 mi
Distance
£49
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandEmberEmber7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandEmberEmber12h 35m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandEmberEmber11h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 53m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandEmberEmber7h 49m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandEmberEmber7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandEmberEmber7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 53m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandEmberEmber7h 49m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandEmberEmber7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandEmberEmber7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 53m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandEmberEmber7h 49m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandEmberEmber7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandEmberEmber7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 52m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandEmberEmber7h 48m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 58m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber8h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 17m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber8h 58m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber8h 3m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandEmberEmber7h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 53m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandEmberEmber7h 49m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandEmberEmber7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandEmberEmber7h 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.

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Loch Ness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 215.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Court to Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station in around 7h 51m.

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