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The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum
Major civic museum and gallery with Dundee history, natural science, and fine art in a landmark Gothic Revival building.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Inverness to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Dundee will cost around DKK 111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only DKK 88.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 3 buses from Inverness to Dundee, including 3 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 136 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest buses will take 4 h 20 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.

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Buses from Inverness to Dundee run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at DKK 76 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:48, the last at 20:46. The fastest bus covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price DKK 76 |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 5:48 AM |
Last bus 8:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Inverness to Dundee.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Ember | Departure Time 12:42AM | Arrival Time 05:42AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price DKK 0 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 03:17AM | Arrival Time 08:02AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price DKK 0 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 80 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 07:38AM | Arrival Time 11:22AM | Duration 3h44 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price DKK 0 |
Operator Scotrail | Departure Time 08:04AM | Arrival Time 11:49AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price DKK 194 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 08:51AM | Arrival Time 12:52PM | Duration 4h01 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price DKK 0 |
Operator Scotrail | Departure Time 08:54AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h51 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price DKK 194 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 80 |
Operator Scotrail | Departure Time 09:54AM | Arrival Time 01:09PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price DKK 194 |
Operator Scotrail | Departure Time 10:04AM | Arrival Time 01:48PM | Duration 3h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price DKK 194 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 10:18AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h57 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price DKK 0 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 80 |
Operator Scotrail | Departure Time 11:54AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price DKK 194 |
Operator Scotrail | Departure Time 12:04PM | Arrival Time 03:51PM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price DKK 194 |
Operator Scotrail | Departure Time 12:24PM | Arrival Time 04:16PM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price DKK 194 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price DKK 0 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price DKK 78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price DKK 0 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price DKK 117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 80 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 09:23PM | Duration 3h48 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price DKK 0 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 06:54PM | Arrival Time 10:53PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price DKK 0 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 08:52PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 4h13 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price DKK 0 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:59AM | Duration 5h59 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price DKK 0 |
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Dundee buses for tomorrow, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:50 PM Inverness | 3h50 | 4:40 PM Dundee | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Inverness | 4h20 | 7:40 PM Dundee | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 PM Inverness | 3h30 | 8:20 PM Dundee | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major civic museum and gallery with Dundee history, natural science, and fine art in a landmark Gothic Revival building.
Scotland's design museum on the waterfront, known for bold architecture and changing exhibitions on design, craft, and innovation.
Restored Antarctic exploration ship of Captain Scott, a flagship Dundee attraction with galleries on polar voyages and shipbuilding.
Revitalised waterfront district with design museum, river views, public spaces, and easy access to major city attractions.
Extinct volcanic hill and top city viewpoint, popular for short walks and sweeping panoramas across Dundee and the Tay.
Historic central square framed by civic buildings, museums, and gardens, useful as a starting point for exploring the city centre.
Dundee cake is a famous local fruit cake with almonds on top. It is linked to the city’s marmalade trade and is a classic Scottish teatime treat.
Dundee marmalade is a traditional bitter orange preserve associated with the city. It became famous through local producers and is a staple with toast and baking.
Arbroath smokies are hot-smoked haddock from nearby Angus. They are a regional specialty often served simply to highlight their rich smoky flavor.
Refined fine dining from Chef Adam Newth with modern Scottish tasting menus in an intimate setting. One of Dundee’s most acclaimed special-occasion restaurants.
Historic pub near the city center serving cask ales and hearty Scottish pub food. A classic choice for traditional atmosphere and local staples.
Popular modern bistro focused on local ingredients, steaks, seafood, and seasonal Scottish cooking. Smart casual atmosphere with a strong local reputation.
Moderate for the UK: hotels often cost less than Edinburgh, while meals, coffee, and local buses stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Restaurants often add no service charge; tip about 10% for good service. Round up taxi fares if helpful. Tipping in cafes is optional, often just small change.
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West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) -> Dundee City Centre
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Dundee by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dundee, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Inverness to Dundee buses use the Inverness, Bus Station to Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) station pair. Use this guide to compare Inverness and Dundee bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Inverness, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Inverness, Bus Station. ATMs are available at Inverness, Bus Station.
Ticket office support is available at Inverness, Bus Station.
Available at Inverness, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Inverness, Bus Station: Wheelchair access provided.
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