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Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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€39 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Aberdeen to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Inverness:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Inverness costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Inverness as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Inverness by bus.
- Travel with ScotRail, ScotRail to go to Inverness by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 4 direct trains per day with ScotRail, ScotRail.
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