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Compare bus and train for Inverness to Stonehaven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Stonehaven 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 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€40 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Inverness to Stonehaven
Compare the available ways to get from Inverness to Stonehaven, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Stonehaven:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Stonehaven costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Stonehaven take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (2h 37m by train vs 2h 46m by car). Tickets start at around €40 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Inverness to Stonehaven
How to get from Inverness to Stonehaven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Inverness to Stonehaven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:15 AM 7h05 Inverness 4:20 PM Stonehaven €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:15 AM 7h05 Inverness 4:20 PM Stonehaven €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:15 AM 7h05 Inverness 4:20 PM Stonehaven €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Stonehaven:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Stonehaven costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Stonehaven take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and Stonehaven 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 Stonehaven station (STN).
- Buses mostly depart from Inverness, Bus Station and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Stonehaven by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Stonehaven by train.
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