The average bus between Saltcoats and Loch Ness takes 8h 2m 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.
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 Paisley Gilmour Street and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Saltcoats 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 Saltcoats to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Saltcoats station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Saltcoats to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Saltcoats to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Saltcoats and Loch Ness is 186.5 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Saltcoats to Fort Augustus via Paisley Gilmour Street, Smithhills Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 7h.