The average bus between Loch Ness and Manchester takes 13h 2m and the fastest bus takes 9h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loch Ness to Manchester. 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 twice daily between Loch Ness and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:57 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Loch Ness is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Manchester at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 13h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Loch Ness to Manchester? 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 Manchester. However, there are services departing from Loch Ness station and arriving at Manchester station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
Loch Ness to Manchester bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Tourist Information station.
Loch Ness to Manchester bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Loch Ness and Manchester is 447 km. The road distance is 558 km.
You can take a bus from Tourist Information to Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 28m.