How to get to Inverness from Edinburgh

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Travel Information from Edinburgh to Inverness

distanceDistance112 miles
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or coach
priceTicket price range£8 - £16
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £8 • 3 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • £16 • 3 h 28 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus or ScotRail

Travel 112 miles by train or coach from Edinburgh to Inverness. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Megabus or ScotRail among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Edinburgh to Inverness.

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from Edinburgh to Inverness

How to get to Inverness from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Inverness is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
10:354h20
Edinburgh
14:55Inverness, Bus Station
£111One-way
1 change
Cheapest
FlixBus
10:354h20
Edinburgh
14:55Inverness, Bus Station
£111One-way
1 change
Fastest
Scotrail
08:383h28
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
12:06Inverness station (INV)
£321One-way
0 changes
Other options
Scotrail
10:323h43
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
14:15Inverness station (INV)
£321One-way
0 changes
Scotrail
09:393h46
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
13:25Inverness station (INV)
£321One-way
1 change
Scotrail
13:323h30
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
17:02Inverness station (INV)
£641One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
09:154h05
Edinburgh
13:20Inverness, Bus Station
£171One-way
0 changes
Megabus
10:193h39
Edinburgh
13:58Inverness, Bus Station
£181One-way
1 change
FlixBus
10:356h15
Edinburgh
16:50Inverness, Bus Station
£111One-way
1 change

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Find the best route between Edinburgh and Inverness with Omio's travel partners ScotRail! You'll find the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

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.

    FAQs: Edinburgh to Inverness

    FAQs: Travel to Inverness easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Inverness.
    FAQs

    There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to Inverness: train or coach.

    The cheapest way to travel to Inverness from Edinburgh is a coach with an average price of £8.

    This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Inverness:

    Taking a coach costs £8 less than taking a train, which costs on average £16 for the same trip.

    The fastest way from Edinburgh to Inverness is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 28 min.

    There are alternative travel options to Inverness that take longer:

    Taking a coach requires on average 3 h 35 min of travel time.

    You should expect to travel around 112 miles from Edinburgh to Inverness.

    The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Inverness is:

    • Around 24 coaches per day.
    • 6 trains per day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Inverness as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Edinburgh to Inverness:

    • Most travellers catch their coach from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
    • Most travellers board their train from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Inverness.

    The following travel companies offer services from Edinburgh to Inverness:

    • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Park's of Hamilton or Scottish Citylink for coaches to Inverness. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Edinburgh to Inverness tickets on Omio for £8.
    • Travel with ScotRail or LNER to go to Inverness by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find ScotRail Edinburgh to Inverness tickets on Omio for £16.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Edinburgh to Inverness with the following travel companies:

    • You can find 13 direct coaches per day to Inverness with Megabus, FlixBus, Park's of Hamilton or Scottish Citylink.
    • You'll find 3 direct trains a day to Inverness with ScotRail or LNER.

    Direct services to Inverness tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

    Many of our customers travelling from Edinburgh to Inverness don't make Inverness their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are London, Glasgow, Fort William or Aberdeen, either of which you could add to your Edinburgh and Inverness trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Inverness to any of these top destinations today!

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