How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Inverness?

The cheapest coach tickets from Manchester to Inverness start from £22. The average price for this route is around £31. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Manchester to Inverness?

The average bus journey time from Manchester to Inverness is 12h 45m, covering a distance of 287 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 43m and is operated by Megabus UK .

Which bus companies service the Manchester to Inverness route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Manchester to Inverness?

The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Inverness at 02:10. And the latest bus departs at 02:10.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Inverness?

A bus journey from Manchester to Inverness produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Manchester to Inverness?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Megabus UK , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 4274 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Inverness?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Manchester to Inverness?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to Inverness?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Megabus UK , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Manchester to Inverness from £19 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Manchester to Inverness on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:00	Shudehill	8h 33m	12:33	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:10	Shudehill	13h 30m	23:40	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:00	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	10h 34m	22:34	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:40	Shudehill	9h 54m	22:34	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	23:40	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	10h 53m	10:33	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Manchester to Inverness

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Inverness. The journey takes about 12 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

12h 45mAverage duration

287 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£22 - £55	Average duration12h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£36 - £36	Average duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Inverness?

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Inverness

A
Farraline Park Bus Station
Margaret Street, Inverness IV1, UK
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,493 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,279 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Based on 4279 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at £40

Megabus Manchester Inverness recent customer reviews

I didn’t realise that 1:50 was 1:50am not pm so I missed the bus and there were no buses left for me to take and no one available to help

Charissa V.

25 December 2023

Everything went well only that I couldn't connect to the WiFi

Paul S.

8 August 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Manchester to Inverness

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Inverness?
The cheapest coach tickets from Manchester to Inverness start from £22. The average price for this route is around £31. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Manchester to Inverness?
The average bus journey time from Manchester to Inverness is 12h 45m, covering a distance of 287 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 43m and is operated by Megabus UK.
Which bus companies service the Manchester to Inverness route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Manchester to Inverness?
The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Inverness at 02:10. And the latest bus departs at 02:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Inverness?
A bus journey from Manchester to Inverness produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Manchester to Inverness?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Megabus UK, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 4274 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Inverness?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Manchester to Inverness?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to Inverness?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Megabus UK, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.