The average bus between Loch Ness and Elgin takes 2h 56m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. 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 every 3 hours between Loch Ness and Elgin. 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 Elgin at 3:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 26m • 1 changeWant 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 Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Loch Ness to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort Augustus station.
Loch Ness to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Loch Ness and Elgin is 78 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Elgin station via Inverness Union Street in around 2h 50m.