The average bus between Loch Ness and Stirling Castle takes 6h 16m and the fastest bus takes 4h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loch Ness to Stirling Castle. 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 Stirling Castle. 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 Stirling Castle at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Loch Ness to Stirling Castle? 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 Stirling Castle. However, there are services departing from Loch Ness station and arriving at Stirling Castle station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Loch Ness to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort Augustus station.
Loch Ness to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Park and Ride station.
The distance between Loch Ness and Stirling Castle is 134.3 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Stirling Castle via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride, and Park and Ride in around 4h 49m.