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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Inverness:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Inverness costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $88 (€73) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32 (€27). The journey takes 2h 47m versus 2h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Dundee to Inverness
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM3h25Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)1:20 PMInverness, Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM3h25Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)1:20 PMInverness, Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- L88033 · C146789:15 AM2h52Dundee station (DEE)12:07 PMInverness station (INV)$581One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C14789 · L8727111:15 AM3h01Dundee station (DEE)2:16 PMInverness station (INV)$581One-way1 transfer
- L88050 · L872741:59 PM3h03Dundee station (DEE)5:02 PMInverness station (INV)$581One-way1 transfer
- L88038 · C1468010:18 AM3h07Dundee station (DEE)1:25 PMInverness station (INV)$581One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 AM3h25Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)10:50 AMInverness, Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 AM3h50Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)10:45 AMInverness, Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 AM3h50Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)3:10 PMInverness, Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Inverness:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Inverness costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
- Around 24 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 bus and train 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 FlixBus to go to Inverness by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail to go to Inverness by train.
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