The average bus between Plymouth and Loch Ness takes 22h 7m and the fastest bus takes 20h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Cabot Circus and take an average of 22h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 20m • 4 changes
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20h 57m • 4 changes
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23h 20m • 4 changes
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20h 57m • 4 changes
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23h 20m • 4 changes
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20h 57m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 7m.
Plymouth to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Tourist Information station.
The distance between Plymouth and Loch Ness is 770.7 km. The road distance is 1,029 km.
You can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Tourist Information via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 18h 11m.