The average bus between Loch Lomond and Loch Ness takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 3h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loch Lomond 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 4 times a day between Loch Lomond and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Loch Lomond is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

7h 7m • 1 change
3h 3m • 1 change
3h 23m • 1 change
3h 22m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Loch Lomond 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 Loch Lomond to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Hotel station and arriving at Fort Augustus station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Loch Lomond to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Hotel station.
Loch Lomond to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Loch Lomond and Loch Ness is 135.6 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a bus from Hotel to Fort Augustus via Fort William Bus Station in around 3h 29m.