The average bus between Scotland and Loch Ness takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 4h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Scotland 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 2 hours between Scotland and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 59m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Scotland 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 Scotland to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Scotland to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Scotland and Loch Ness is 60.6 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Fort Augustus via Fort William Bus Station in around 4h 59m.