Inverness to Edinburgh bus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Inverness to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for May 16

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:10PM4h05
Inverness, Bus Station
12:15AMEdinburgh
$231One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:50PM6h40
Inverness, Bus Station
11:30PMEdinburgh
$251One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
01:10PM4h05
Inverness, Bus Station
05:15PMEdinburgh
$261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:20PM4h05
Inverness, Bus Station
08:25PMEdinburgh
$261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:20AM4h10
Inverness, Bus Station
11:30AMEdinburgh
$261One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Inverness to Edinburgh

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.

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€18

Average price

Cheapest

€66

Average price

4h 42m

Average duration

4h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 24m

Average duration

Fastest

3h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Inverness to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 16
Last updated at 10:25 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
megbundefined · undefined5:10 AM Inverness, Bus Station
3h49
8:59 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:20 AM Inverness, Bus Station
4h10
10:30 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:20 AM Inverness, Bus Station
5h05
11:25 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb6:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station
3h54
10:29 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined6:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station
4h23
10:58 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
megbundefined · undefined6:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station
3h53
10:28 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
megbundefined · undefined7:10 AM Inverness, Bus Station
5h36
12:46 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb7:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station
3h57
11:32 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined7:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station
5h19
12:54 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM Inverness, Bus Station
8h05
4:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megbundefined · undefined8:10 AM Inverness, Bus Station
5h36
1:46 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:10 AM Inverness, Bus Station
4h05
12:15 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb8:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station
3h49
12:24 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined9:10 AM Inverness, Bus Station
5h36
2:46 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb9:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station
3h57
1:32 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined9:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station
5h19
2:54 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM Inverness, Bus Station
4h15
2:00 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM Inverness, Bus Station
6h15
4:00 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb10:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station
3h49
2:24 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined11:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station
4h46
4:21 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb11:35 AM Inverness, Bus Station
3h57
3:32 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:50 AM Inverness, Bus Station
6h05
5:55 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:50 AM Inverness, Bus Station
4h10
4:00 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM Inverness, Bus Station
7h15
7:25 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megbundefined · undefined12:10 PM Inverness, Bus Station
5h36
5:46 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:10 PM Inverness, Bus Station
4h05
4:15 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb12:35 PM Inverness, Bus Station
3h51
4:26 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined12:35 PM Inverness, Bus Station
5h19
5:54 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb1:35 PM Inverness, Bus Station
3h57
5:32 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined2:35 PM Inverness, Bus Station
3h53
6:28 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb2:35 PM Inverness, Bus Station
3h49
6:24 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined2:35 PM Inverness, Bus Station
4h23
6:58 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megbundefined · undefined3:10 PM Inverness, Bus Station
5h33
8:43 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:20 PM Inverness, Bus Station
4h05
7:25 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM Inverness, Bus Station
7h55
11:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb3:35 PM Inverness, Bus Station
4h17
7:52 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM Inverness, Bus Station
4h10
8:00 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM Inverness, Bus Station
6h40
10:30 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb4:35 PM Inverness, Bus Station
3h45
8:20 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined5:10 PM Inverness, Bus Station
5h55
11:05 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb5:35 PM Inverness, Bus Station
3h53
9:28 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb7:00 PM Inverness, Bus Station
3h35
10:35 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megbundefined · undefined7:00 PM Inverness, Bus Station
4h35
11:35 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megbundefined · undefined7:00 PM Inverness, Bus Station
4h15
11:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:10 PM Inverness, Bus Station
4h05
11:15 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Inverness to Edinburgh

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Buses from Inverness to Edinburgh run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Megabus, ScotRail and Bus from Inverness to Edinburgh

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:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: $31
  • ScotRail frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Bus from Inverness to Edinburgh

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Popular bus stations from Inverness to Edinburgh

Inverness
Edinburgh
The major bus station for departures in Inverness is Inverness, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Inverness, Bus Station for your trip from Inverness to Edinburgh.
Inverness, Bus Station
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The major bus station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Edinburgh, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh, Bus Station for your trip to Edinburgh from Inverness.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
carConnection
Car connection
Elder Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Edinburgh, Bus Station
  • Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
Edinburg, George Street (Stop GL)
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