The average bus between Loch Ness and Ullapool takes 6h 27m and the fastest bus takes 2h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loch Ness to Ullapool. 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 3 times a day between Loch Ness and Ullapool. 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 Ullapool at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Torvean Park & Ride and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Loch Ness to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Loch Ness station and arriving at Ullapool station via Torvean Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Loch Ness to Ullapool bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Achnahannet Farm station.
Loch Ness to Ullapool bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Ferry Terminal station.
The distance between Loch Ness and Ullapool is 78.8 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a bus from Achnahannet Farm to Ferry Terminal via Torvean Park & Ride, Queensgate, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 3h 9m.