What is the travel distance from Inverness to Edinburgh?

Inverness and Edinburgh are 113 miles (182 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Inverness to Edinburgh?

The majority of buses traveling from Inverness to Edinburgh start their journey at Farraline Park Bus Station and wind up at Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Once in Edinburgh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Edinburgh Castle, Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Scottish Seabird Centre, Princes Street Gardens and The Edinburgh Dungeon.

Bus Inverness to Edinburgh from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Inverness to Edinburgh on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 5m	7:25pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 35m	12:05am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	4:50pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 10m	9:00pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	4h 7m	6:07pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	6h 40m	11:30pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Inverness to Edinburgh on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 5m	7:25pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 35m	12:05am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 10m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 49m	9:59am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Farraline Park Bus Station	5h 5m	12:25pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Inverness to Edinburgh on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:20pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 5m	5:25pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 35m	12:05am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:50am	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 5m	12:55pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 49m	9:59am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Farraline Park Bus Station	8h 35m	5:25pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Inverness to Edinburgh on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 5m	12:55pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 35m	12:05am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 10m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 49m	9:59am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Farraline Park Bus Station	5h 5m	12:25pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Inverness to Edinburgh on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 5m	12:55pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 35m	12:05am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 10m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 49m	9:59am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Farraline Park Bus Station	5h 5m	12:25pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Inverness to Edinburgh on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 10m	5:00pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 35m	12:05am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 10m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 49m	9:59am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Farraline Park Bus Station	5h 5m	12:25pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Inverness to Edinburgh on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Farraline Park Bus Station	8h 35m	5:25pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 35m	12:05am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 10m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 49m	9:59am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Farraline Park Bus Station	5h 5m	12:25pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Inverness to Edinburgh on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 10m	9:00pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 35m	12:05am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 10m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 49m	9:59am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Farraline Park Bus Station	5h 5m	12:25pm	Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Inverness to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

113 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $69	Average Duration5h 7m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $187	Average Duration3h 51m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $17	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Flixbus Inverness Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Brilliant Comfortable seats Bathroom Chargers for phone Table Great experience

Fiona K.

June 30, 2025

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Users have reported a positive experience with the bus service, highlighting its punctuality and professional drivers. The buses are described as clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with amenities like USB chargers. Additionally, travelers appreciate the good pricing for their journeys. However, one review mentioned missing a connecting bus due to delays.

Megabus Inverness Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Experience was awful. We came to Edinburgh almost two hours after arrival time. Driver was so slow when control passenger tickets. And kick us out from bus somewhere after Perth. Other bus was overcrowded.

Vesna Č.

August 8, 2025

Really nice bus driver, although seats are really tight and the heating was at 36 degrees the whole journey. Deeply uncomfortable journey…..wish I had taken the train….

Sarah C.

November 23, 2024

Great driver. 100% on time at all stops. Loved the cordless phone charger & USB backs of seats!

David A.

June 8, 2024

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Where are the popular stops in Inverness and Edinburgh?

Stops in Inverness

A - Farraline Park Bus Station

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Inverness to Edinburgh by bus

What is the travel distance from Inverness to Edinburgh?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Inverness to Edinburgh?
What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$21

11/19

$22

Today

$15

11/21

$18

11/22

$16

11/23

$17

11/24

$14

11/25

$14

The cheapest trip from Inverness to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Inverness to Edinburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $58 for a bus ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Megabus UK will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.