The average bus between Loch Ness and Cairnryan takes 8h 58m and the fastest bus takes 7h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loch Ness to Cairnryan. 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 Ness and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loch Ness is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Loch Ness to Cairnryan? 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 Ness to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Loch Ness station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Fort William Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
Loch Ness to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort Augustus station.
Loch Ness to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between Loch Ness and Cairnryan is 261.1 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 10m.