The average bus between Galashiels and Loch Ness takes 9h 48m and the fastest bus takes 7h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galashiels 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 Galashiels and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Galashiels 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 Galashiels to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Galashiels to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.
Galashiels to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Galashiels and Loch Ness is 212.7 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a bus from Bridge Street to Fort Augustus via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 1m.