The cheapest and fastest coaches from Perth to Inverness
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Perth to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Perth to Inverness will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 3 buses that leave Perth for Inverness 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 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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 Perth to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Perth to Inverness 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 £17.
Distance: 130 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m 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
Perth to Inverness bus times
The table below shows live departures for Perth to Inverness coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 08:10 Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h40 | 10:50 Inverness, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:25 Perth, Bus Station | 2h25 | 10:50 Inverness, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h40 | 13:20 Inverness, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 Perth, Bus Station | 2h25 | 13:20 Inverness, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h45 | 14:55 Inverness, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:10 Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h40 | 16:50 Inverness, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:25 Perth, Bus Station | 2h25 | 16:50 Inverness, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h40 | 19:20 Inverness, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:55 Perth, Bus Station | 2h25 | 19:20 Inverness, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:10 Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h45 | 20:55 Inverness, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Perth to Inverness
Buses from Perth to Inverness run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 26 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:52, the last at 21:20. The fastest coach covers the 130 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 130 km |
Average bus duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 03:52 |
Last bus 21:20 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus from Perth to InvernessYou can travel by bus between Perth to Inverness 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: Perth to Inverness coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Perth to Inverness 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 Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Perth, Broxden Park and Ride, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) 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.
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