How to travel from Inverness to Aberdeen

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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 train which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 €14.

Distance: 82 miles (133 km)

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from Inverness to Aberdeen

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.

FlixBus
12:10PM5h30
Inverness
05:40PMAberdeen
$261One-way
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FlixBus
12:10PM5h30
Inverness
05:40PMAberdeen
$261One-way
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11:50AM5h15
Inverness
05:05PMAberdeen
$271One-way
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FlixBus
03:50PM5h15
Inverness
09:05PMAberdeen
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:10PM5h40
Inverness
12:50AMAberdeen
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:50AM6h15
Inverness
02:05PMAberdeen
$291One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Inverness to Aberdeen

Travel to Aberdeen 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 Inverness to Aberdeen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Inverness and Aberdeen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Inverness to Aberdeen is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Aberdeen:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Aberdeen costing on average $18 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Inverness to Aberdeen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 36m.

The distance from Inverness to Aberdeen is approximately 82 miles (133 km).
The average frequency per day from Inverness to Aberdeen is:
  • Around 25 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Inverness to Aberdeen:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Inverness to Aberdeen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ScotRail, ScotRail to go to Aberdeen by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach North Scotland to go to Aberdeen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Inverness to Aberdeen with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with ScotRail, ScotRail.
  • 4 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Inverness to Aberdeen often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Dundee. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aberdeen and these popular destinations at a great price.
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