The average bus between Ellon and Loch Ness takes 6h 50m and the fastest bus takes 5h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ellon 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 4 hours between Ellon and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Ellon is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen Union Street and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ellon 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 Ellon to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Ellon station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Ellon to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Aberdeen Union Street station.
Ellon to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Ellon and Loch Ness is 143 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Fort Augustus via Aberdeen Union Street and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 28m.