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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Inverness to Aberdeen
Compare the available ways to get from Inverness to Aberdeen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Aberdeen:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Aberdeen costing on average $41 (€35).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
The journey is about 27m faster (2h 18m by train vs 2h 45m by car) and roughly $38 (€32) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($41 (€35) vs $79 (€66)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Inverness to Aberdeen
How to get from Inverness to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 · FlixBus
5:00 PM 4h35 Inverness, Bus Station 9:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:00 PM 4h35 Inverness, Bus Station 9:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- L86847
10:56 AM 2h03 Inverness station (INV) 12:59 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- L86855
12:39 PM 2h07 Inverness station (INV) 2:46 PM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - L86812
6:59 AM 2h26 Inverness station (INV) 9:25 AM Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - L86847
10:56 AM 2h13 Inverness station (INV) 1:09 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
1:05 PM 4h45 Inverness, Bus Station 5:50 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street $20 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
7:35 AM 5h00 Inverness, Bus Station 12:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street $20 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:15 AM 5h10 Inverness, Bus Station 2:25 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Aberdeen:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Aberdeen costing on average $41 (€35).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 16 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 bus and train 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 to go to Aberdeen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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