The average bus between Wales and Loch Ness takes 19h 45m and the fastest bus takes 17h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wales 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 twice daily between Wales and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 19h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Wales 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 Wales to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.
Wales to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Wales to Loch Ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tourist Information station.
The distance between Wales and Loch Ness is 558.6 km. The road distance is 900 km.
You can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Tourist Information via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 16h 11m.