The average bus between Exeter and Loch Ness takes 22h 34m and the fastest bus takes 18h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 Exeter and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Road and take an average of 22h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 34m.
Exeter to Loch Ness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Loch Ness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Exeter and Loch Ness is 733.7 km. The road distance is 955 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Fort Augustus via Lordswood Road, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 16h 56m.