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Compare bus, train, and flight for Ingliston to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ingliston to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €72.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price | €47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ingliston to Inverness:
A bus is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ingliston to Inverness costing on average €72.
A bus is €530 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ingliston to Inverness costing on average €544.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
Flight takes on average 5h 11m.
Tickets start at around €14 compared to roughly €47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €33. The journey takes 3h 46m versus 2h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Ingliston to Inverness
How to get from Ingliston to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ingliston to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:10 AM3h35Ingliston, Park & Ride10:45 AMInverness, Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus7:10 AM3h35Ingliston, Park & Ride10:45 AMInverness, Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus7:10 AM3h35Ingliston, Park & Ride10:45 AMInverness, Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers
Other options
SR496300 · L87804 · W82841 · C146765:59 AM8h30Edinburgh, Airport2:29 PMInverness station (INV)€771One-way3 transfers
SR508200 · C14627 · C146885:50 AM9h21Edinburgh, Airport3:11 PMInverness station (INV)€821One-way2 transfers
FlixBus9:40 AM3h40Ingliston, Park & Ride1:20 PMInverness, Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 AM3h45Ingliston, Park & Ride10:50 AMInverness, Bus Station€151One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM3h45Ingliston, Park & Ride5:00 PMInverness, Bus Station€151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ingliston to Inverness:
A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ingliston to Inverness costing on average €67.
A bus is €283 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ingliston to Inverness costing on average €296.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 26m.
Flight takes on average 7h 28m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ingliston and Inverness as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Buses mostly depart from Ingliston, Park & Ride and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Inverness by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Ember to go to Inverness by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ember.
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