The average bus between Loch Ness and Nairn takes 1h 51m and the fastest bus takes 1h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loch Ness to Nairn. 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 Nairn. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loch Ness is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Nairn at 9:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 43m • 1 change

1h 43m • 1 change

1h 43m • 1 change

1h 43m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Loch Ness to Nairn. However, there are services departing from Loch Ness station and arriving at Nairn station via Bus Station Stance 5 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Loch Ness to Nairn bus services, operated by Highland Council, depart from Village Green station.
Loch Ness to Nairn bus services, operated by Highland Council, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Loch Ness and Nairn is 47.1 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a bus from Village Green to Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 5 in around 1h 27m.