Saltcoats to Loch Ness Buses

Saltcoats to Loch Ness buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Saltcoats and Loch Ness takes 8h 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
Duration: 180 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 11 bus, bus

best

Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Stationbus
Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus

7h 45m

£39–68

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 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

2:53 PM → 10:03 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
8:06 PM → 7:20 AM
Arrives next day
11h 14m • 3 changes
10:04 PM → 10:22 AM
Arrives next day
12h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:29 AM → 12:41 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 2:03 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 3:19 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:04 AM → 2:02 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 6m • 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, November 1, 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, November 2, 2026

5:29 AM → 12:41 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 2:03 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 3:19 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:29 AM → 12:41 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 2:03 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 3:19 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:29 AM → 12:41 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 2:03 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 3:19 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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