The average bus between Nairn and Loch Ness takes 2h 37m and the fastest bus takes 1h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nairn to Loch Ness. 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 2 hours between Nairn and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Nairn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 1m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Nairn to Loch Ness? 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 Nairn to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Nairn Bus Station and arriving at Fort Augustus station via Inverness Union Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Nairn to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Nairn Bus Station.
Nairn to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Nairn and Loch Ness is 47.1 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a bus from Nairn Bus Station to Fort Augustus via Inverness Union Street in around 2h 31m.