The average bus between Loch Ness and Falkirk Wheel takes 7h and the fastest bus takes 5h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loch Ness to Falkirk Wheel. 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 4 hours between Loch Ness and Falkirk Wheel. 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 Falkirk Wheel at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Loch Ness to Falkirk Wheel? 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 Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Fort Augustus station and arriving at Cumbernauld Town Centre station via Inverness Union Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Loch Ness to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort Augustus station.
Loch Ness to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cumbernauld Town Centre station.
The distance between Loch Ness and Falkirk Wheel is 149.2 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Falkirk Wheel via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Cumbernauld Town Centre, Town Centre stances, and Three Bridges roundabout in around 6h 1m.