The average bus between Loch Ness and Falkirk Wheel takes 6h 40m and the fastest bus takes 5h 29m. 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 3 hours between Loch Ness and Falkirk Wheel. 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 Falkirk Wheel at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 Loch Ness station and arriving at Falkirk Wheel station via Fort William Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Loch Ness to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Fort Augustus station.
Loch Ness to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Loch Ness and Falkirk Wheel is 149.2 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Falkirk Wheel via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Three Bridges roundabout in around 6h 38m.