The average bus between Loch Ness and Elgin takes 3h 20m and the fastest bus takes 2h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loch Ness to Elgin. 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 Elgin. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loch Ness is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Elgin at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 5 and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Loch Ness to Elgin? 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 Elgin. However, there are services departing from Loch Ness station and arriving at Elgin station via Bus Station Stance 5 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Loch Ness to Elgin bus services, operated by Highland Council, depart from Village Green station.
Loch Ness to Elgin bus services, operated by Highland Council, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Loch Ness and Elgin is 78 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a bus from Village Green to Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 5 and Bus Station in around 2h 21m.