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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to Inverness

Showing times and prices for 20 Mar

Cheapest price

£12

Average price

£21

Fastest journey

3 h 39 m

Average duration

3 h 46 m

Buses per day

Distance

181 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Inverness will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.

Fast coaches

Of the 49 buses that leave Edinburgh for Inverness every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 181 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 39 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Cheapest

13:156h05

Edinburgh

19:20Inverness, Bus Station

£121One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

16:354h20

Edinburgh

20:55Inverness, Bus Station

£121One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

15:158h25

Edinburgh

23:40Inverness, Bus Station

£121One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

14:356h20

Edinburgh

20:55Inverness, Bus Station

£121One-way

1 change

19:304h10

Edinburgh

23:40Inverness, Bus Station

£151One-way

0 changes

Edinburgh to Inverness bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 20 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
MegabusMegabus	05:10 Edinburgh	5h23	10:33 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	06:35 Edinburgh	8h20	14:55 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	06:35 Edinburgh	4h15	10:50 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	07:10 Edinburgh	4h01	11:11 Inverness, Bus Station	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	07:21 Edinburgh	4h37	11:58 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	07:45 Edinburgh	9h05	16:50 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	07:45 Edinburgh	7h10	14:55 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	08:02 Edinburgh	5h26	13:28 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	08:10 Edinburgh	3h48	11:58 Inverness, Bus Station	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	08:10 Edinburgh	4h23	12:33 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	09:10 Edinburgh	4h18	13:28 Inverness, Bus Station	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	09:10 Edinburgh	4h23	13:33 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	09:15 Edinburgh	4h05	13:20 Inverness, Bus Station	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	10:10 Edinburgh	3h48	13:58 Inverness, Bus Station	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	10:10 Edinburgh	4h23	14:33 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	10:19 Edinburgh	3h39	13:58 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	10:35 Edinburgh	4h20	14:55 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	10:35 Edinburgh	6h15	16:50 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	11:10 Edinburgh	3h58	15:08 Inverness, Bus Station	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	11:10 Edinburgh	4h23	15:33 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	11:28 Edinburgh	4h30	15:58 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	11:55 Edinburgh	5h38	17:33 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	12:10 Edinburgh	4h23	16:33 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	12:10 Edinburgh	3h48	15:58 Inverness, Bus Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	12:35 Edinburgh	4h15	16:50 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	12:35 Edinburgh	8h20	20:55 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	12:59 Edinburgh	4h59	17:58 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	13:10 Edinburgh	3h58	17:08 Inverness, Bus Station	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	13:10 Edinburgh	4h23	17:33 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	13:15 Edinburgh	6h05	19:20 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	13:15 Edinburgh	4h10	17:25 Inverness, Bus Station	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	14:10 Edinburgh	4h23	18:33 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	14:10 Edinburgh	3h48	17:58 Inverness, Bus Station	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	14:32 Edinburgh	5h31	20:03 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	14:35 Edinburgh	6h20	20:55 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	14:55 Edinburgh	5h44	20:39 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	15:10 Edinburgh	3h58	19:08 Inverness, Bus Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	15:15 Edinburgh	8h25	23:40 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	15:15 Edinburgh	4h05	19:20 Inverness, Bus Station	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	16:10 Edinburgh	4h29	20:39 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	16:10 Edinburgh	3h53	20:03 Inverness, Bus Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	16:35 Edinburgh	4h20	20:55 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	17:10 Edinburgh	4h03	21:13 Inverness, Bus Station	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	17:21 Edinburgh	3h52	21:13 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	18:10 Edinburgh	4h23	22:33 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	18:10 Edinburgh	3h53	22:03 Inverness, Bus Station	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	19:10 Edinburgh	3h58	23:08 Inverness, Bus Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	19:30 Edinburgh	4h10	23:40 Inverness, Bus Station	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	23:55 Edinburgh	10h38	10:33 Inverness, Bus Station	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Inverness

Buses from Edinburgh to Inverness run on average 24 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

180 km

Average bus duration

5h 16m

Cheapest ticket price

£9

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 35m

First bus

07:45

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, ScotRail and Bus Edinburgh to Inverness

Find the best coaches between Edinburgh and Inverness with Omio's travel partners Megabus, ScotRail and Bus from £13. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

Coach information from Edinburgh to Inverness with ScotRail:

Average Duration: 3 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: £23
ScotRail frequency: 5 a day

The Caledonian Sleeper is a train service operating in the United Kingdom. It offers overnight journeys between London, Scotland, the North of England and Wales. The service is operated by Serco and consists of two types of trains: the Classic Sleeper and the Lowland Sleeper. The Classic Sleeper offers comfortable sleeping berths, while the Lowland Sleeper offers reclining seats. Both trains offer onboard facilities such as Wi-Fi, power sockets, and complimentary tea and coffee. Ticket types include Standard, First Class and Solo. Standard tickets offer access to the lounge car, while First Class tickets include access to the lounge car and complimentary breakfast. Solo tickets are available for single travellers and offer access to the lounge car and a private sleeping berth. The most popular routes for the Caledonian Sleeper are London to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. Passengers can also travel from London to Aberdeen, Fort William and Dundee.

Coach information from Edinburgh to Inverness with Caledonian Sleeper:

Average Duration: 4 h 14 min
Cheapest Price: £88
Caledonian Sleeper frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Edinburgh to Inverness coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Edinburgh to Inverness with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Inverness.

Cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Edinburgh to Inverness is £12; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Edinburgh to Inverness is 3 h 48 min to travel the 112 mile long trip, with around there are 20 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Edinburgh to Inverness leaves at 04: 54. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Edinburgh to Inverness leaves at 20: 30.

Yes, there are 11 direct coaches a day from Edinburgh to Inverness with Megabus or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the trip from Edinburgh to Inverness you can take a coach with Megabus or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Edinburgh to Inverness on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Edinburgh, Bus Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Inverness, Bus Station, located 0.2 miles (298 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Inverness from Edinburgh is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 48 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Inverness by coach is July.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Inverness including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Inverness

Edinburgh

Inverness

The major coach station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh, Bus Station for your trip from Edinburgh to Inverness.

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