The average bus between Irvine and Loch Ness takes 7h 27m and the fastest bus takes 6h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Irvine 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 Irvine and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 31m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Irvine 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 Irvine 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 7h 27m.
Irvine to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Irvine to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Irvine and Loch Ness is 187.3 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a bus from Mill Road to Fort Augustus via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 6h 51m.