Inverness, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland

Inverness to Edinburgh by Bus or Train

Parks has the cheapest bus ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh for only £14, on a trip of approximately 3h 57m duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Edinburgh.

  • Parks
    Cheapest
    Bus
    3h 57m
    Direct
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER) logo
    Fastest
    Train
    3h 20m
    Direct
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER) logo
    Earliest
    Train
    3h 20m
    Direct
CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Parks
14:35->18:32
ScotRail
18:53->22:26
London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
07:55->11:15

Save £56 if you travel with Parks!

Bus from Inverness to Edinburgh

The bus trip from Inverness to Edinburgh takes approximately 4h 7m duration and covers a distance of about 181 km. There are usually 2 buses traveling daily to Edinburgh and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from £14.4 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance181 km
Price£14.4
Frequency2
Fastest3h 57m

Train Inverness to Edinburgh

It takes an average of 3h 48m to travel from Inverness to Edinburgh by train, covering a distance of about 181 km. There are usually 5 trains traveling daily from Inverness to Edinburgh and tickets for this journey start from £60.19 when you book in advance.

Distance181 km
Price£60.19
Frequency5
Fastest3h 20m

ScotRail stations in Inverness

  • Inverness Railway Station

ScotRail stations in Edinburgh

  • Waverley

Parks stations in Inverness

  • Bus Station

Parks stations in Edinburgh

  • Bus Station

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) stations in Inverness

  • Inverness Railway Station

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) stations in Edinburgh

  • Waverley

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.