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Compare bus and train for Inverness to Dyce
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Dyce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Dyce:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Dyce costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Dyce take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (2h 8m by train vs 2h 35m by car). Tickets start at around $55 (€45) compared to roughly $36 (€30) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Inverness to Dyce by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Dyce
Trains from Inverness to Dyce run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€45) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (127 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 78 miles (127 km) |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€45) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 4:54 AM |
Last train 10:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Scotrail from Inverness to Dyce trainsScotrail trains will get you between Inverness and Dyce from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Inverness to Dyce
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Dyce by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dyce, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Inverness to Dyce
Most Inverness to Dyce trains use the Inverness to Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) station pair. Use this guide to compare Inverness and Dyce train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Inverness station do trains to Dyce leave from?
Getting to Inverness from Inverness city centre
Inverness train station facilities and services
Inverness has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Inverness.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Inverness. ATMs are available at Inverness.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Inverness. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Inverness: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Inverness: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Inverness: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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