The average bus between Loch Ness and Tain takes 4h 3m and the fastest bus takes 2h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loch Ness to Tain. 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 Tain. 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 Tain at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 2 and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Loch Ness to Tain? 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 Tain. However, there are services departing from Loch Ness station and arriving at Tain station via Bus Station Stance 5 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Loch Ness to Tain bus services, operated by Highland Council, depart from Village Green station.
Loch Ness to Tain bus services, operated by Highland Council, arrive at Post Office station.
The distance between Loch Ness and Tain is 61.6 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a bus from Village Green to Post Office via Bus Station Stance 2 and Library in around 2h 31m.