How to travel from Aberdeen to Inverness

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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

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2h 46m

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2h 16m

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3h 57m

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from Aberdeen to Inverness

How to get from Aberdeen to Inverness by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:30AM4h50
Aberdeen, Guild Street
01:20PMInverness, Bus Station
$201One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:30AM4h50
Aberdeen, Guild Street
01:20PMInverness, Bus Station
$201One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

ScotRailY73475
08:23AM2h12
Aberdeen station (ABD)
10:35AMInverness station (INV)
$361One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ScotRailY38801
11:57AM2h15
Aberdeen station (ABD)
02:12PMInverness station (INV)
$361One-way
0 transfers
ScotRailY38805
01:41PM2h17
Aberdeen station (ABD)
03:58PMInverness station (INV)
$361One-way
0 transfers
ScotRailY73480
10:08AM2h16
Aberdeen station (ABD)
12:24PMInverness station (INV)
$651One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:30AM4h45
Aberdeen, Guild Street
11:15AMInverness, Bus Station
$201One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:00AM6h10
Aberdeen, Guild Street
03:10PMInverness, Bus Station
$201One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:30AM5h50
Aberdeen, Guild Street
01:20PMInverness, Bus Station
$201One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Aberdeen to Inverness

Travel to Inverness easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aberdeen to Inverness.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Aberdeen and Inverness including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Aberdeen to Inverness is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Aberdeen to Inverness is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Inverness take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

The distance from Aberdeen to Inverness is approximately 82 miles (133 km).
The average frequency per day from Aberdeen to Inverness is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aberdeen to Inverness:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aberdeen to Inverness, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Inverness by bus.
  • Travel with ScotRail, ScotRail to go to Inverness by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Aberdeen to Inverness with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with ScotRail, ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Aberdeen to Inverness often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, London, Glasgow, Fort William, Portree. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Inverness and these popular destinations at a great price.
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