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Compare bus and train for Perth to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Perth to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
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 Perth to Inverness:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perth to Inverness costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Perth to Inverness
How to get from Perth to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Perth to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:55 AM2h25Perth, Bus Station1:20 PMInverness, Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:10 PM2h45Perth, Broxden Park and Ride8:55 PMInverness, Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus10:55 AM2h25Perth, Bus Station1:20 PMInverness, Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus10:40 AM2h40Perth, Broxden Park and Ride1:20 PMInverness, Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:25 AM2h25Perth, Bus Station10:50 AMInverness, Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:10 AM2h40Perth, Broxden Park and Ride10:50 AMInverness, Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Perth to Inverness:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perth to Inverness costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Perth and Inverness as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Perth station (PTH) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Buses mostly depart from Perth, Broxden Park and Ride and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Inverness by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Inverness by train.
- 20 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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