The average bus between Falkirk Wheel and Loch Ness takes 7h 33m and the fastest bus takes 5h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Falkirk Wheel 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 Falkirk Wheel and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk Wheel is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Three Bridges roundabout and take an average of 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 9m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Falkirk Wheel 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 Falkirk Wheel to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Wheel station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Perth Broxden Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Falkirk Wheel to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Cumbernauld station.
Falkirk Wheel to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Falkirk Wheel and Loch Ness is 149.2 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a vehicle from Falkirk Wheel to Fort Augustus via Three Bridges roundabout, Cumbernauld, Park and Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 35m.