Saltcoats to Loch Ness Buses

Saltcoats to Loch Ness buses

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The average bus between Saltcoats and Loch Ness takes 8h 7m and the fastest bus takes 6h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Saltcoats 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.

8h 7m
Duration: 172 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus Ember

7h 37m

£30–45

Saltcoats to Loch Ness bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Saltcoats and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saltcoats is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:29 AM → 12:41 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 2:03 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 3:19 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:04 AM → 2:02 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
10:29 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 6:48 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:20 AM → 3:18 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
10:01 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
11:37 AM → 6:48 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
1:07 PM → 7:51 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:29 AM → 12:41 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 2:03 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 3:19 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:29 AM → 12:41 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 2:03 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 3:19 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:29 AM → 12:41 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 2:03 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 3:19 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes

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Saltcoats to Loch Ness buses

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