The average bus between Chester and Loch Ness takes 19h 18m and the fastest bus takes 18h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester 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 Chester and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 11:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 4:47 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N and take an average of 19h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.
Chester to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Chester and Loch Ness is 467.5 km. The road distance is 639 km.
You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Fort Augustus via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 13h 46m.