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Compare train, bus, and flight for Inverness to Stirling
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Stirling among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. 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 $17, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Stirling:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Stirling costing on average $50 (€41).
A bus is $188 (€152) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Stirling costing on average $205 (€166).
Other travel options to Stirling take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
Flight takes on average 6h 48m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€41) compared to roughly $51 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.57 (€0.46). The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 50m 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 Stirling
How to get from Inverness to Stirling by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Inverness to Stirling is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM3h25Inverness, Bus Station6:45 PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)$171One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM3h25Inverness, Bus Station6:45 PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)$171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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BA78651:45 PM2h35Inverness Airport4:20 PMEdinburgh Airport$3471One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C148095:35 AM2h48Inverness station (INV)8:23 AMStirling station (STG)$331One-way0 transfers
- L880948:42 AM2h57Inverness station (INV)11:39 AMStirling station (STG)$331One-way0 transfers
- L8705010:50 AM2h47Inverness station (INV)1:37 PMStirling station (STG)$721One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM3h25Inverness, Bus Station4:45 PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)$171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM3h50Inverness, Bus Station8:40 PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)$171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 PM3h55Inverness, Bus Station4:45 PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)$171One-way1 transfer
- LM0155 · LM04793:30 PM4h50Inverness Airport8:20 PMGlasgow International Airport$1891One-way1 transfer
BA1427 · BA14528:30 AM7h10Inverness Airport3:40 PMEdinburgh Airport$2891One-way1 transfer- BA1425 · BA14603:45 PM3h55Inverness Airport7:40 PMEdinburgh Airport$2921One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Stirling:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Stirling costing on average $50 (€41).
A bus is $188 (€152) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Stirling costing on average $205 (€166).
Other travel options to Stirling take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
Flight takes on average 6h 48m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and Stirling 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 Stirling station (STG).
- Buses mostly depart from Inverness, Bus Station and arrive in Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride).
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Stirling by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Stirling by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
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