How to travel from Inverness to Edinburgh

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Compare train and bus for Inverness to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 112 miles (181 km)

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from Inverness to Edinburgh

How to get from Inverness to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Inverness to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:50AM4h05
Inverness, Bus Station
12:55PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:20PM4h05
Inverness, Bus Station
07:25PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ScotRailY38563
09:42AM3h32
Inverness station (INV)
01:14PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1511One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ScotRailY38565
10:50AM3h39
Inverness station (INV)
02:29PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$751One-way
0 transfers
ScotRailY39569 · Y39137
08:42AM4h01
Inverness station (INV)
12:43PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$751One-way
1 transfer
ScotRailY38567
12:48PM3h45
Inverness station (INV)
04:33PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1511One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:20AM4h10
Inverness, Bus Station
11:30AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$311One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:45AM4h15
Inverness, Bus Station
03:00PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$311One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
01:20PM4h05
Inverness, Bus Station
05:25PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$301One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1421+Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA8718
12:45PM9h00
Inverness Airport
09:45PMEdinburgh Airport
$9101One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1421+Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA8714
12:45PM8h15
Inverness Airport
09:00PMEdinburgh Airport
$10201One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1421 · BA1456
12:45PM5h25
Inverness Airport
06:10PMEdinburgh Airport
$11951One-way
1 transfer

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Travel from Inverness to Edinburgh: Journey Details

The main city of the Highlands, Inverness is around 200 kilometers from the Scottish capital Edinburgh. Trains are usually the quickest transportation option for travelers in the UK, with the fastest direct routes taking around 3 hours and 15 minutes. However, some ride share services may be a faster option.

Return trips from Edinburgh to Inverness are also available.

How to get from Inverness to Edinburgh

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Inverness to Edinburgh, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Inverness to Edinburgh and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Inverness to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Inverness and Edinburgh including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Inverness to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

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

A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Edinburgh costing on average $23 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Inverness to Edinburgh is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 16m.

The distance from Inverness to Edinburgh is approximately 112 miles (181 km).
The average frequency per day from Inverness to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 27 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh:
  • Trains mostly depart from Inverness station (INV) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
  • Buses mostly depart from Inverness, Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Inverness to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink, Park's of Hamilton to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Inverness to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink, Park's of Hamilton.
  • 3 direct trains per day with ScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Inverness to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Manchester, Paris, Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.
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