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Compare bus and train for Inverness to Dundee
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Dundee 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 41m. 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 $28.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Dundee:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Dundee costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Inverness to Dundee
How to get from Inverness to Dundee by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Inverness to Dundee is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 PM3h20Inverness, Bus Station4:10 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 PM3h20Inverness, Bus Station4:10 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C14815 · L869335:25 PM2h37Inverness station (INV)8:02 PMDundee station (DEE)$591One-way1 transfer
Other options
C14588 · C148076:01 PM3h58Inverness station (INV)9:59 PMDundee station (DEE)$291One-way1 transfer
C14813 · L876022:50 PM2h55Inverness station (INV)5:45 PMDundee station (DEE)$591One-way1 transfer
L87050 · C1471610:50 AM2h57Inverness station (INV)1:47 PMDundee station (DEE)$591One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 AM3h25Inverness, Bus Station2:10 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$241One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 PM3h30Inverness, Bus Station4:20 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$241One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM3h30Inverness, Bus Station8:20 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)$241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Dundee:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Dundee costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and Dundee 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 Dundee station (DEE).
- Buses mostly depart from Inverness, Bus Station and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, Ember to go to Dundee by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Dundee by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
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