The average bus between Loch Ness and Aviemore takes 2h 39m and the fastest bus takes 1h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loch Ness to Aviemore. 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 Loch Ness and Aviemore. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loch Ness is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Aviemore at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Loch Ness to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Loch Ness station and arriving at Aviemore station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Loch Ness to Aviemore bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort Augustus station.
Loch Ness to Aviemore bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aviemore station.
The distance between Loch Ness and Aviemore is 39.2 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Aviemore station via Inverness Union Street in around 2h 20m.