The average bus between Newport and Loch Ness takes 19h 5m and the fastest bus takes 16h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newport 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 twice daily between Newport and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 19h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 46m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Newport 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 Newport to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 5m.
Newport to Loch Ness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.
Newport to Loch Ness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Newport and Loch Ness is 642 km. The road distance is 880 km.
You can take a bus from Kingsway K14 to Fort Augustus via Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 15h 48m.