Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Edinburgh to Inverness?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Inverness: Most travelers catch their bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.

What companies run services between Edinburgh and Inverness?

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with between Edinburgh and Inverness: You can go to Inverness from Edinburgh by bus with Megabus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $26 (€23) with Megabus from Edinburgh to Inverness on Omio.

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

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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.

05:16PM3h37

Edinburgh

08:53PMInverness, Bus Station

€191One-way

1 transfer

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05:16PM3h37

Edinburgh

08:53PMInverness, Bus Station

€191One-way

1 transfer

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08:37AM3h24

Edinburgh Waverley

12:01PMInverness

€721One-way

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02:35PM3h51

Edinburgh Waverley

06:26PMInverness

€361One-way

1 transfer

10:33AM3h42

Edinburgh Waverley

02:15PMInverness

€721One-way

0 transfers

09:36AM3h49

Edinburgh Waverley

01:25PMInverness

€721One-way

1 transfer

03:19PM3h29

Edinburgh

06:48PMInverness, Bus Station

€191One-way

1 transfer

11:19AM3h29

Edinburgh

02:48PMInverness, Bus Station

€221One-way

1 transfer

10:00AM3h48

Edinburgh

01:48PMInverness, Bus Station

€231One-way

0 transfers

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Travel Information between Edinburgh and Inverness

Distance	112 miles (180 km)
Available travel modes	Bus
Fastest mode	Bus • $26 (€23) • 3 h 40 min
Popular travel companies	Megabus

Travel 112 miles (180 km) by bus from Edinburgh to Inverness. Megabus is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Edinburgh to Inverness.

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.

How to get from Edinburgh to Inverness

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Edinburgh to Inverness, 95,74% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Edinburgh to Inverness and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Buses from Edinburgh to Inverness

Scottish Citylink buses depart from the St. Andrews bus station in central Edinburgh, terminating at Inverness Bus Station, close to the city's rail station in the center. There are 10 daily services, beginning with an early morning departure and continuing at roughly 90 minute intervals until the final bus from Edinburgh in late evening. Journey times range from 3 hours and 30 minutes for motorway express services to an hour longer for local stopping routes. Megabus and Park's operate a similar timetable for bus connections between Edinburgh and Inverness.

Trains from Edinburgh to Inverness

ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway (LNER) operate trains from Edinburgh to Inverness. The weekday daily timetable begins with an early morning departure requiring a change at Perth and continues at roughly hourly intervals with 7 direct services and 3 indirect connections. The last train departs Edinburgh in mid-evening. Most journey times are between 3 hours and 20 minutes and 3 hours and 50 minutes, although one evening stopping train takes 4 hours and 45 minutes to reach Inverness. The Sunday schedule is slightly reduced.

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Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Inverness

FAQs: 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.

Travel Edinburgh to Inverness by bus.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Inverness is by bus with an average journey time of 3 h 40 min.

Inverness is approximately 112 miles (180 km) away from Edinburgh.

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Inverness is:

7 buses a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Edinburgh to Inverness as scheduled services by 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 catch their bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with between Edinburgh and Inverness:

You can go to Inverness from Edinburgh by bus with Megabus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $26 (€23) with Megabus from Edinburgh to Inverness on Omio.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Inverness:

Direct bus available with Megabus 7 direct buses per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Inverness as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Edinburgh and Inverness.

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