How to travel from Stirling to Inverness

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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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. 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 $9, and a flight costs an average of $162.

Distance: 94 miles (152 km)

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Flight

$57

Average price

$16

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Cheapest

$214

Average price

3h 17m

Average total duration

2h 47m

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30m

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3h 46m

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3h 16m

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4h 50m

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1h 50m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Megabus

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Azul

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from Stirling to Inverness

How to get from Stirling to Inverness by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Stirling to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:55AM3h25
Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)
01:20PMInverness, Bus Station
$241One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:55AM3h25
Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)
01:20PMInverness, Bus Station
$241One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

ScotRailSR560300 · Y38781
10:15AM3h10
Stirling station (STG)
01:25PMInverness station (INV)
$701One-way
1 transfer

Other options

ScotRailSR560700 · Y38779
08:50AM3h16
Stirling station (STG)
12:06PMInverness station (INV)
$701One-way
1 transfer
ScotRailSR560200 · Y38784
10:40AM3h35
Stirling station (STG)
02:15PMInverness station (INV)
$701One-way
1 transfer
ScotRailSR559900 · Y38803
12:10PM3h19
Stirling station (STG)
03:29PMInverness station (INV)
$701One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:55AM3h20
Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)
11:15AMInverness, Bus Station
$241One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:55AM4h25
Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)
01:20PMInverness, Bus Station
$241One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:55AM4h20
Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)
11:15AMInverness, Bus Station
$241One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1461 · BA1420
06:50AM5h00
Edinburgh Airport
11:50AMInverness Airport
$4321One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1449 · BA1424
02:05PM5h25
Edinburgh Airport
07:30PMInverness Airport
$4751One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1447 · BA1424
01:05PM6h25
Edinburgh Airport
07:30PMInverness Airport
$5201One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Stirling to Inverness

Travel to Inverness easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stirling to Inverness.

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There are 3 options to travel between Stirling and Inverness including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stirling to Inverness is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Stirling to Inverness:

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Inverness costing on average $23 (€19).

A bus is $152 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stirling to Inverness costing on average $162 (€129).

The fastest way to travel from Stirling to Inverness is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Inverness take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 35m.

Bus takes on average 4h 25m.

The distance from Stirling to Inverness is approximately 94 miles (152 km).
The average frequency per day from Stirling to Inverness is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 flights 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stirling to Inverness:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stirling to Inverness, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Inverness by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Hunters Executive Coaches, Scottish Citylink, Dochertys Midland Coache, Midland Bluebird to go to Inverness by bus.
  • Travel with Azul to go to Inverness by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Stirling to Inverness:
  • 5 direct trains per day with ScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Stirling to Inverness often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, London, Glasgow, Fort William, Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Inverness and these popular destinations at a great price.
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