top of page
imgi_30_webpc-passthru.png

New Bus Route Between Oban & Loch Ness: How to Get to Lochside Hostel by Public Transport for Just £2

New Bus Route Between Oban & Loch Ness: How to Get to Lochside Hostel by Public Transport for Just £2

  • Writer: Jay
    Jay
  • May 28
  • 1 min read

Backpacking around the Scottish Highlands without a car can sometimes feel complicated, but it's getting easier thanks to Edinburgh-based bus company Ember opening up new direct routes that are changing the game for travelling this scenic part of the world.


You can now take a bus directly from Lochside Hostel in Loch Ness all the way to Oban (and vice versa), making travel from the West Coast's top sights like Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct, and the Hebridean Islands accessible via ferry from Oban closer than ever. The best news - it costs just £2 for a single ticket thanks to a new pilot scheme from the Scottish Government.


Book your tickets in advance with Ember:



Book your stay at Lochside Hostel in Loch Ness with Scotland's Top Hostels for the best price and flexibility. Lochside is a backpackers hub - with kayak hire, hiking routes on the doorstep, and daily social events to connect you with other backpackers from all across the world. The hostel has its own bus stop, making it the perfect base to travel the Scottish Highlands:




Comments


bottom of page