The average bus between Elgin and Loch Ness takes 3h 17m and the fastest bus takes 2h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elgin 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 every 2 hours between Elgin and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Elgin to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Elgin and Loch Ness is 78 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a bus from Elgin station to Fort Augustus via Inverness Union Street in around 3h 10m.