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Cardiff to Loch Ness buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Loch Ness takes 20h 17m and the fastest bus takes 18h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

20h 17m
Duration
538 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus via Birmingham

best
  1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus bus 111 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
  3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
  4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus bus
15h 22m
£68–126

Cardiff to Loch Ness bus times

Buses run twice daily between Cardiff and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Rd and take an average of 20h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Loch Ness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 537.8 mi
  • Duration: 20h 17m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Fort Augustus via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 15h 22m.

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