The average bus between Paignton and Loch Ness takes 26h 55m and the fastest bus takes 23h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Paignton 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 Paignton and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:25 AM which arrives into Loch Ness at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter and take an average of 26h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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25h 11m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Paignton 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 Paignton to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 55m.
Paignton to Loch Ness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.
Paignton to Loch Ness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Paignton and Loch Ness is 765.5 km. The road distance is 994 km.
You can take a bus from Great Western Road to Fort Augustus via Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 19h 50m.