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Compare bus and train for Inverness to Scrabster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Scrabster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Scrabster:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Inverness to Scrabster costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Scrabster take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
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How to get from Inverness to Scrabster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Inverness to Scrabster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W69108 · SR3483001:35 PM3h56Inverness station (INV)5:31 PMGeorgemas Junction (GGJ)$251One-way1 transfer
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W69108 · SR3483001:35 PM3h56Inverness station (INV)5:31 PMGeorgemas Junction (GGJ)$251One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SR34840012:00 PM3h31Inverness station (INV)3:31 PMGeorgemas Junction (GGJ)$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
W69108 · SR3483001:35 PM4h10Inverness station (INV)5:45 PMThurso station (THS)$251One-way1 transfer
SR34840012:00 PM3h45Inverness station (INV)3:45 PMThurso station (THS)$421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Scrabster:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Inverness to Scrabster costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Scrabster take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and Scrabster 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 Thurso station (THS).
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Scrabster by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach North Scotland, Ember to go to Scrabster by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
- 3 direct buses per day with Stagecoach North Scotland, Ember.
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