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Compare bus and train for St Andrews to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Andrews 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 bus which can get you there in 3h 10m. 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 $36.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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$55 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest |
3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from St Andrews to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from St Andrews to Inverness:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Andrews to Inverness costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Andrews and Inverness as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Inverness by bus.
- Travel with ScotRail to go to Inverness by train.
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