The average bus between Hamilton and Loch Ness takes 6h 14m and the fastest bus takes 5h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hamilton 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 3 hours between Hamilton and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamilton 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 Hamilton to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Stn station and arriving at Fort Augustus station via Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Hamilton to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Hamilton to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Hamilton and Loch Ness is 172.4 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Fort William Bus Station in around 5h 58m.