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Compare train and bus for Dundee to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Inverness 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 2h 42m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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$41 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Dundee to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dundee to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:55 PM4h00Dundee8:55 PMInverness$121One-way0 transfers
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4:55 PM4h00Dundee8:55 PMInverness$121One-way0 transfers
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4:55 PM4h00Dundee8:55 PMInverness$121One-way0 transfers
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10:25 AM4h45Dundee3:10 PMInverness$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Inverness:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Inverness costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dundee and Inverness as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dundee station (DEE) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Buses mostly depart from Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail to go to Inverness by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Moffat + Williamson to go to Inverness by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
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