4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Inverness to Dingwall
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
27 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Inverness to Dingwall is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Of the 6 buses that leave Inverness for Dingwall on Sun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 18 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 22 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2:19 PM0h26Inverness2:45 PMDingwallFind prices0 transfers- 8:39 PM0h22Inverness9:01 PMDingwallFind prices0 transfers
12:15 PM0h30Inverness12:45 PMHill Street$61One-way0 transfers- 3:46 PM0h29Inverness4:15 PMHill Street$61One-way0 transfers
- 5:15 PM0h30Inverness5:45 PMHill Street$61One-way0 transfers
- 8:39 PM0h22Inverness9:01 PMDingwallFind prices0 transfers
- 2:19 PM0h26Inverness2:45 PMDingwallFind prices0 transfers
- 3:46 PM0h29Inverness4:15 PMHill Street$61One-way0 transfers
- 12:15 PM0h30Inverness12:45 PMHill Street$61One-way0 transfers
- 5:15 PM0h30Inverness5:45 PMHill Street$61One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Inverness to Dingwall
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Dingwall among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Dingwall:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Dingwall costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Dingwall take longer:
Train takes on average 34m.
You'll arrive about -1h -6m sooner (30m by bus vs 24m by car) and save roughly $-0.57 (€-0.47) compared to fuel and tolls ($6 (€5) vs $6 (€5)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Lochcarron Garage, Stagecoach North Scotland, Ember, Highland Council, Westerbus, D + E Coaches.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Inverness to Dingwall Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ember | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 04:52AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 04:41AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 05:51AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 06:04AM | Arrival Time 06:32AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator D + E Coaches | Departure Time 06:56AM | Arrival Time 07:19AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 07:14AM | Arrival Time 07:48AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Highland Council | Departure Time 07:29AM | Arrival Time 08:23AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 08:48AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 08:21AM | Arrival Time 08:47AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 08:39AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 10:01AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 11:01AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Scotrail | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 12:01PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 01:01PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator D + E Coaches | Departure Time 01:31PM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Scotrail | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 02:01PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 02:19PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 02:34PM | Arrival Time 03:02PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Lochcarron Garage | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 03:27PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 03:46PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Westerbus | Departure Time 04:11PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 05:01PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 05:31PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 06:31PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 06:39PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 07:31PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 08:39PM | Arrival Time 09:01PM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 09:31PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach North Scotland | Departure Time 11:31PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Live departures
Inverness to Dingwall bus times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Dingwall buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:15 PM Inverness | 0h30 | 12:45 PM Hill Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:19 PM Inverness | 0h26 | 2:45 PM Dingwall | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:46 PM Inverness | 0h29 | 4:15 PM Hill Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Inverness to Dingwall
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Inverness to Dingwall run on average 3 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:18, the last at 20:54. The fastest bus covers the 11 miles (18 km) distance in 22m.
Distance 11 miles (18 km) |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 22m |
First bus 7:18 AM |
Last bus 8:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Lochcarron Garage, Stagecoach North Scotland, Ember, Highland Council, Westerbus, D + E Coaches from Inverness to DingwallYou can travel by bus between Inverness to Dingwall with Lochcarron Garage, Stagecoach North Scotland, Ember, Highland Council, Westerbus, D + E Coaches for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Lochcarron Garage
Stagecoach North Scotland
Ember
Highland Council
Westerbus
D + E Coaches
FAQs: Bus from Inverness to Dingwall
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