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Compare train, bus, and flight for Inverness to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$75 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Edinburgh:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Edinburgh costing on average $75 (€60).
A bus is $443 (€356) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Edinburgh costing on average $465 (€373).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Flight takes on average 5h 46m.
Travel optionsfrom Inverness to Edinburgh
How to get from Inverness to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Inverness to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:20 PM4h05Inverness, Bus Station7:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:20 PM4h05Inverness, Bus Station7:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Y118337:55 AM3h21Inverness station (INV)11:16 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$371One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Y38561 · W738486:38 AM5h47Inverness station (INV)12:25 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$231One-way1 transfer
- Y385696:52 PM3h23Inverness station (INV)10:15 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$911One-way0 transfers
- Y385639:42 AM3h32Inverness station (INV)1:14 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$911One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:15 AM4h05Inverness, Bus Station1:20 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM4h10Inverness, Bus Station9:00 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM5h51Inverness, Bus Station10:41 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$201One-way1 transfer
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BA870610:25 AM7h15Inverness Airport5:40 PMEdinburgh Airport$6381One-way1 transfer- BA1421 · BA145010:25 AM4h15Inverness Airport2:40 PMEdinburgh Airport$6791One-way1 transfer
- BA1427 · BA14487:20 AM4h35Inverness Airport11:55 AMEdinburgh Airport$6791One-way1 transfer
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Travel from Inverness to Edinburgh: Journey Details
The main city of the Highlands, Inverness is around 200 kilometers from the Scottish capital Edinburgh. Trains are usually the quickest transportation option for travelers in the UK, with the fastest direct routes taking around 3 hours and 15 minutes. However, some ride share services may be a faster option.
Return trips from Edinburgh to Inverness are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Edinburgh:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Edinburgh costing on average $75 (€60).
A bus is $443 (€356) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Edinburgh costing on average $465 (€373).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Flight takes on average 5h 46m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Inverness Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Inverness station (INV) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Inverness, Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Park's of Hamilton, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Park's of Hamilton, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
- 3 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
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