The average bus between Runcorn and Loch Ness takes 17h 39m and the fastest bus takes 16h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Runcorn 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 Runcorn and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 12:39 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 6:44 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 17h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Runcorn 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 Runcorn to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.
Runcorn to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Runcorn to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Runcorn and Loch Ness is 453.3 km. The road distance is 611 km.
You can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Fort Augustus via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 12h 56m.