The average bus between Loch Ness and Inverness takes 55 min and the fastest bus takes 43 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Loch Ness to Inverness. 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 Inverness. The earliest departure is at 11:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loch Ness is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Inverness at 9:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Loch Ness to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Loch Ness station and arriving at Inverness station via Torvean Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Loch Ness to Inverness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Achnahannet Farm station.
Loch Ness to Inverness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at King Street station.
The distance between Loch Ness and Inverness is 24.1 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a bus from Achnahannet Farm to King Street via Torvean Park & Ride in around 45 min.