The average bus between Glasgow and Loch Ness takes 5h 15m and the fastest bus takes 4h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 12m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Fort Augustus station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Glasgow to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Glasgow and Loch Ness is 160 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Fort Augustus via Fort William Bus Station in around 4h 59m.