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Edinburgh to Loch Ness buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Loch Ness takes 7h 39m and the fastest bus takes 4h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

7h 39m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
5h 46m
£23–35

Edinburgh to Loch Ness bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:24 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 180.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route 4 times a day.

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