The average bus between Loch Ness and Edinburgh takes 8h 22m and the fastest bus takes 5h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loch Ness to Edinburgh. 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 3 times a day between Loch Ness and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loch Ness is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 3 and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Loch Ness to Edinburgh? 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 Loch Ness to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Loch Ness station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Loch Ness to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Highland Council, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Loch Ness to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Highland Council, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Loch Ness and Edinburgh is 168.4 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a bus from Village Green to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 and Park and Ride in around 5h 5m.