The cheapest and fastest coaches from Inverness to Perth
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Inverness to Perth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Perth will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 3 buses that leave Inverness for Perth every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 130 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Inverness to Perth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Perth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 130 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Inverness to Perth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Perth coaches for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:50 Inverness | 2h40 | 18:30 Perth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:10 Inverness | 2h40 | 21:50 Perth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 12 November | |||||
![]() | 07:50 Inverness | 2h40 | 10:30 Perth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:20 Inverness | 2h40 | 15:00 Perth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Inverness to Perth
Buses from Inverness to Perth run on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 28 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:36, the last at 21:20. The fastest coach covers the 130 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 130 km |
Average bus duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 05:36 |
Last bus 21:20 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus from Inverness to PerthYou can travel by bus between Inverness to Perth with Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Inverness to Perth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Perth by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Perth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Inverness, Bus Station, which is located around 0.2 miles (298 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Perth, Broxden Park and Ride, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.
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