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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh 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 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel from Edinburgh to Inverness: Journey Details
Inverness, the transport hub of the Highlands, is around 250 kilometers north of the Scottish capital Edinburgh. Trains and buses are the easiest way for travelers in the UK to make the journey. Train travel is usually the faster option, although some express buses can offer similar journey times. ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway (LNER) provide rail services between the two cities, with most journeys taking around 3 hours and 30 minutes. Scottish Citylink buses offer regular connections from Edinburgh to Inverness with travel times ranging from 3.5 to 4.5 hours.
Return trips from Inverness to Edinburgh are also available.
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Inverness.
There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to Inverness: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Inverness from Edinburgh is by taking a bus, which costs on average $10 (€9).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Edinburgh to Inverness:
Taking a bus costs $10 (€9) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $21 (€19).
The fastest way from Edinburgh to Inverness is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 28 min.
There are alternative travel options to Inverness that take longer:
Getting to Inverness by bus takes 3 h 35 min on average.
Inverness is approximately 112 miles (180 km) away from Edinburgh.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Inverness is:
- 24 buses a day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Inverness as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Inverness:
- Most travelers board their bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Most travelers catch their train from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Inverness.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Edinburgh to Inverness:
- You can go to Inverness from Edinburgh by bus with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink or Park's of Hamilton. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $10 (€9) with FlixBus from Edinburgh to Inverness on Omio.
- You can take a train from Edinburgh to Inverness with ScotRail or LNER. Cheap tickets can be found for $21 (€19) with ScotRail from Edinburgh to Inverness.
Yes, there are direct routes from Edinburgh to Inverness with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Inverness with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink or Park's of Hamilton with 13 direct buses per day.
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to Inverness with ScotRail or LNER.
Direct services to Inverness tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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