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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stirling to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stirling to Inverness 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 26m. 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 flight costs an average of $480.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $480 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Stirling to Inverness:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Inverness costing on average $61.
A bus is $463 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stirling to Inverness costing on average $480.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Flight takes on average 4h 54m.
Tickets start at around $61 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.95. The journey takes 2h 56m versus 2h 49m 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 Stirling to Inverness
How to get from Stirling to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stirling to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 AM3h20Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)10:45 AMInverness, Bus Station$181One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 AM3h20Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)10:45 AMInverness, Bus Station$181One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C146789:31 AM2h36Stirling station (STG)12:07 PMInverness station (INV)$701One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C1469412:34 PM2h55Stirling station (STG)3:29 PMInverness station (INV)$441One-way0 transfers
- L87635 · L872741:39 PM3h23Stirling station (STG)5:02 PMInverness station (INV)$441One-way1 transfer
- C1468010:36 AM2h49Stirling station (STG)1:25 PMInverness station (INV)$701One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM3h25Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)1:20 PMInverness, Bus Station$181One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM3h25Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)7:20 PMInverness, Bus Station$181One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM3h50Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)8:55 PMInverness, Bus Station$181One-way1 transfer
- BA1455 · BA14265:25 PM4h10Edinburgh Airport9:35 PMInverness Airport$2131One-way1 transfer
- BA1465 · BA14205:50 AM4h30Edinburgh Airport10:20 AMInverness Airport$2131One-way1 transfer
- BA1447 · BA14264:30 PM5h05Edinburgh Airport9:35 PMInverness Airport$2131One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stirling to Inverness:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Inverness costing on average $61.
A bus is $463 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stirling to Inverness costing on average $480.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Flight takes on average 4h 54m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stirling and Inverness as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stirling station (STG) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Buses mostly depart from Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Inverness by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Inverness by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Inverness by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway.
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