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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a flight costs an average of $458.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$61 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $458 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Edinburgh:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Edinburgh costing on average $61.
A bus is $439 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Edinburgh costing on average $458.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
Flight takes on average 4h 56m.
Tickets start at around $61 compared to roughly $99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 3h 49m versus 3h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Inverness to Edinburgh
How to get from Inverness to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Inverness to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus3:20 PM4h05Inverness, Bus Station7:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus3:20 PM4h05Inverness, Bus Station7:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C020297:55 AM3h21Inverness station (INV)11:16 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$471One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L88106 · W832588:22 PM3h55Inverness station (INV)12:17 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$231One-way1 transfer
- C14589 · L870876:01 PM5h29Inverness station (INV)11:30 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$231One-way1 transfer
- C14809 · W830895:35 AM3h46Inverness station (INV)9:21 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$331One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus1:20 PM4h05Inverness, Bus Station5:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:15 AM4h05Inverness, Bus Station1:20 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM4h10Inverness, Bus Station9:00 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$191One-way1 transfer
- BA1425 · BA14623:50 PM4h30Inverness Airport8:20 PMEdinburgh Airport$7701One-way1 transfer
- BA1425 · BA14643:50 PM6h20Inverness Airport10:10 PMEdinburgh Airport$7701One-way1 transfer
- BA1421 · BA145010:25 AM4h15Inverness Airport2:40 PMEdinburgh Airport$7781One-way1 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Edinburgh:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Edinburgh costing on average $61.
A bus is $439 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Edinburgh costing on average $458.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
Flight takes on average 4h 56m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Inverness Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
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