The average bus between Stranraer and Loch Ness takes 9h 44m and the fastest bus takes 7h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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 3 times a day between Stranraer and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 9h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
Stranraer to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Stranraer and Loch Ness is 268.8 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Fort Augustus via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 7h 58m.