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Compare train and bus for Inverness to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Aberdeen 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 bus which can get you there in 3h 27m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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$41 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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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How to get from Inverness to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Inverness to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Aberdeen:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Aberdeen costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and Aberdeen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Inverness station (INV) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Buses mostly depart from Inverness, Bus Station and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with ScotRail, ScotRail to go to Aberdeen by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach North Scotland to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with ScotRail, ScotRail.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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