The average bus between Loch Ness and Edinburgh takes 5h 29m and the fastest bus takes 4h 57m. 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 4 times a day between Loch Ness and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loch Ness is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Academy Street and take an average of 5h 29m. 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
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 292 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–27 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route every 3 hours.