Edinburgh to Inverness Bus

Edinburgh to Inverness Inverness to Edinburgh

Edinburgh to Inverness Route Summary

Edinburgh to Inverness bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 34 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Edinburgh bus station at 07:10h, arriving at Inverness bus station at 11:11h the same day. While latest bus departs at 19:10h, arriving at 23:08h the same day.
Departure station and country EdinburghUnited Kingdom
Arrival station and country InvernessUnited Kingdom
Travel Distance 250 km
Average Trip Duration 04h 08min
Total Departures 34
Popular Operators Megabus UK
Lowest Price €18
Transportation Options Bus, Train



Getting from Edinburgh and Inverness by bus

The shortest travel distance between Edinburgh and Inverness is 250 km. The fastest bus which departs at 08:10 has a travel time of 03:48h. The longest travel time on the route is 04:29h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Bus companies operating the Edinburgh to Inverness route

Megabus UK is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 19 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Edinburgh or Inverness bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Edinburgh

You can see information about the departure station and stops Edinburgh here

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  Inverness

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Inverness here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €18 (One-Way) or €36 (Return).

Travel reviews for Edinburgh to Inverness bus

Over 19 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Edinburgh to Inverness. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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