The average bus between Fortrose and Loch Ness takes 3h 9m and the fastest bus takes 1h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Fortrose 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 4 times a day between Fortrose and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fortrose is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Fortrose to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Fortrose station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Bus Station Stance 4 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Fortrose to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Union Tavern station.
Fortrose to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Achnahannet Farm station.
The distance between Fortrose and Loch Ness is 36.7 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a bus from Union Tavern to Achnahannet Farm via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 2h 18m.