The average bus between Helensburgh and Loch Ness takes 4h 54m and the fastest bus takes 4h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helensburgh 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 3 times a day between Helensburgh and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 10:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Hotel car park and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 17m • 2 changes

4h 52m • 2 changes

4h 23m • 2 changes

5h 27m • 2 changes

4h 56m • 2 changes

4h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Helensburgh 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 Helensburgh to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Helensburgh to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches, depart from Hotel car park station.
Helensburgh to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Helensburgh and Loch Ness is 145.2 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a bus from Colquhoun Square to Fort Augustus via Hotel car park and Fort William Bus Station in around 4h 48m.