Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Buses per day
45
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 45 buses that leave Inverness for Edinburgh on Fri, May 16, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 16 the direct buses cover the 181 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Fri, May 16 the slowest buses will take 3 h 49 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Most popular Bus | Train |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price |
4h 42m Average duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:10 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 3h49 | 8:59 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 4h10 | 10:30 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 5h05 | 11:25 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 3h54 | 10:29 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 4h23 | 10:58 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 3h53 | 10:28 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 5h36 | 12:46 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 3h57 | 11:32 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 5h19 | 12:54 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 8h05 | 4:15 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 5h36 | 1:46 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 4h05 | 12:15 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 3h49 | 12:24 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 5h36 | 2:46 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 3h57 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 5h19 | 2:54 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 4h15 | 2:00 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 6h15 | 4:00 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 3h49 | 2:24 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 4h46 | 4:21 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 3h57 | 3:32 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:50 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 6h05 | 5:55 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:50 AM Inverness, Bus Station | 4h10 | 4:00 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 7h15 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 5h36 | 5:46 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 4h05 | 4:15 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:35 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 3h51 | 4:26 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:35 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 5h19 | 5:54 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:35 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 3h57 | 5:32 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 3h53 | 6:28 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 3h49 | 6:24 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 4h23 | 6:58 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 5h33 | 8:43 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 4h05 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 7h55 | 11:15 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:35 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 4h17 | 7:52 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:50 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 4h10 | 8:00 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:50 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 6h40 | 10:30 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:35 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 3h45 | 8:20 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 5h55 | 11:05 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:35 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 3h53 | 9:28 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 3h35 | 10:35 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 4h35 | 11:35 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 4h15 | 11:15 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Inverness, Bus Station | 4h05 | 11:15 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 111 miles (180 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 13 |
Bus providers 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 08:35 |
Last bus 20:15 |
Travel to Edinburgh from Inverness from $18 (€15) with Omio’s bus partners Megabus, ScotRail and Bus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
ScotRail from Inverness to Edinburgh bus information:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Inverness, Bus Station, which is located around 0.2 miles (298 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Edinburgh, Bus Station, located 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre.
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