Tain to Loch Ness Buses

Tain to Loch Ness buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Tain and Loch Ness takes 3h 6m and the fastest bus takes 2h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tain 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.

3h 6m
Duration: 73 mi
Distance: £17
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Tain Post Office to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember

3h 6m

£13–20

Tain to Loch Ness bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Tain and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Tain is at 4:24 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 7:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 2:35 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 4:59 PM
3h 21m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

1:01 AM → 5:29 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 2:35 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

1:01 AM → 5:29 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 2:35 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

1:01 AM → 5:29 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 2:35 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:01 AM → 5:29 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:19 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:47 AM → 5:29 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 1:19 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 4:57 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

2:48 AM → 5:29 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 2:35 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tain 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.

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Tain to Loch Ness bus times

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:25 AM

8:36 AM → 11:05 AM

11:11 AM → 2:35 PM

1:38 PM → 4:59 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

1:01 AM → 5:29 AM

5:56 AM → 8:25 AM

8:36 AM → 11:05 AM

11:11 AM → 2:35 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

1:01 AM → 5:29 AM

5:56 AM → 8:25 AM

8:36 AM → 11:05 AM

11:11 AM → 2:35 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

1:01 AM → 5:29 AM

5:56 AM → 8:25 AM

8:36 AM → 11:05 AM

11:11 AM → 2:35 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:01 AM → 5:29 AM

5:55 AM → 8:21 AM

8:32 AM → 10:58 AM

10:49 AM → 1:19 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:47 AM → 5:29 AM

7:57 AM → 10:58 AM

10:51 AM → 1:19 PM

1:38 PM → 4:57 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

2:48 AM → 5:29 AM

5:56 AM → 8:25 AM

8:36 AM → 11:05 AM

11:11 AM → 2:35 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Tain, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?

Bus from Tain Post Office to Inverness Union Street

Bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustus

Bus from Post Office to County Carpets

Bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2

Bus from Post Office to County Carpets

Bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Village Green

Bus trips from Tain

Bus trips to Loch Ness

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