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Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

4:10PM
3h53m
8:03PM
Edinburgh - Bus Station
Cheapest
Inverness - Farraline Park Bus Station
Cheapest
5:10PM
4h3m
9:13PM
Edinburgh - Bus Station
2nd Cheapest
Inverness - Farraline Park Bus Station
2nd Cheapest
8:10AM
3h48m
11:58AM
Edinburgh - Bus Station
Fastest
Inverness - Farraline Park Bus Station
Fastest
7:10AM
4h1m
11:11AM
Edinburgh - Bus Station
Inverness - Farraline Park Bus Station
9:10AM
4h18m
1:28PM
Edinburgh - Bus Station
Inverness - Farraline Park Bus Station
Bus Edinburgh to Inverness: Trip Overview

Bus Edinburgh to Inverness: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$17
Average bus trip duration3h 58m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure6:35 AM
Distance111 miles (178 km)
Latest bus departure7:55 PM

Edinburgh to Inverness Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures18
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:35AM - 7:55PM
Minimum Price$14
Average Ticket Price$17
Minimum Trip Duration3h35m
Average Bus Trip Duration3h58m
Distance111 miles (178 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteMegabus UK, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Edinburgh - Inverness

You can travel between these two cities by bus or train. The two options are convenient and sustainable ways to reach Inverness. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from Edinburgh to Inverness takes around 3h 58m, although the fastest bus will take 3h 35m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 113 miles (182 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 113 miles (182 km).

On average, there are 18 daily departures on this route, offered by Megabus UK and FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Edinburgh to Inverness may vary. Simplify your trip from Edinburgh to Inverness by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The first bus leaves at 6:35 AM and the last one leaves at 7:55 PM.

If you're headed to Inverness from Edinburgh, chances are that your bus will depart from Bus Station and arrive at Farraline Park Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most economical way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $9.

The average bus ticket price from Edinburgh to Inverness is $17. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $9 and $53, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Once in Inverness, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Dolphin and Seal Centre, Castle Gallery, Culloden Moor Visitor Centre, Loch Ness and Fort George.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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04/18
$14
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$14
04/20
$14
04/21
$14
04/22
$14
04/23
$14
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The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Inverness was searched and found on Apr 23, 2024 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 Edinburgh to Inverness, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $48 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Inverness based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2024-04-23.

Usually MEGB - PARK, MEGB - STAG 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Edinburgh to Inverness.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Edinburgh to Inverness, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Edinburgh to Inverness that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Edinburgh to Inverness.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Edinburgh to Inverness?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time3h 58mAvg Price$17Daily Departures18
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time3h 45mAvg Price$38Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeCarpoolTravel Time4hAvg Price$31Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Edinburgh and Inverness is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $17 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $9. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Inverness, choose the bus, as it will take you from Edinburgh to Inverness in about 3h 45m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Edinburgh by bus?

Bus from Inverness to Edinburgh

You can also go to Inverness by train

Train from Edinburgh to Inverness

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