Edinburgh to Inverness Bus

Transport
Date Tomorrow
Return + Return
Passengers 1 passenger
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  • Lowest price from ≈ ₹1,514.93 £11.74
  • Average duration 3h 59m
  • Connections per day 96
  • Distance 181 km
  • CO₂ per person 16 kg

bus from Edinburgh to Inverness

The journey from Edinburgh to Inverness is about 181 km. On average a bus trip takes 3h 59m with 96 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ ₹1,514.93 £11.74
Trip duration 3h 59m
Connections per day 96
Lowest price ≈ ₹1,514.93 £11.74
Highest price ≈ ₹3,364.07 £26.07
First departure 12:35 AM
Last departure 07:55 PM
Distance 181 km
Departure Edinburgh
Arrival Inverness
Travel operator Megabus, megabus
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How can I get the cheapest bus tickets to travel from Edinburgh to Inverness?

Prices will vary when you travel from Edinburgh to Inverness. On average, though, you'll pay about ≈ ₹2,397.56 (£18.58) for a bus ticket. You can find bus tickets for prices as low as ≈ ₹1,514.93 (£11.74), but it may require some flexibility with your travel plans. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper bus tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest bus tickets.
Unfortunately, no price was found for your trip from Edinburgh to Inverness. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find price results.
Prices will vary when you travel from Edinburgh to Inverness. On average, though, you'll pay about ≈ ₹2,397.56 (£18.58) for a bus ticket. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper bus tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest bus tickets.

How long will it take me to travel from Edinburgh to Inverness by bus?

The distance between Edinburgh to Inverness is approximately 181 km. In general, it will take you about 3h 59m to complete the journey between the two cities. However, it is important to remember that journey times may vary according to a number of factors, including seasonal weather conditions, local events or diversions, and the type of terrain that must be crossed. Keep this in mind if you are intending to make a later connection, and always plan accordingly. The journey between Edinburgh and Inverness runs for about 181 km and usually takes approximately 3h 59m. However, this figure is an average and will vary according to a number of factors. Depending on the method of transport that you choose, you might be able to arrive in less time. The shortest time in which you can complete this journey is 3h 28m. If you are trying to get from Edinburgh to Inverness as quickly as possible, look for express routes or non-stopping services. Direct routes are not always the fastest way to travel. At times, you may even find a quicker route that involves a connection in another city.

How many times a day do departures from Edinburgh leave for Inverness?

On average, there are 96 daily departures from Edinburgh to Inverness. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include , and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 32 departures from Edinburgh which travel directly to Inverness. There are 64 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Edinburgh to Inverness. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

Megabus12.67 kg CO₂
15:00Edinburgh Waverley
3h 42m
18:48Inverness, Bus Station
≈ ₹2,842.57 €25.64
1 changes
megabus12.67 kg CO₂
15:00Edinburgh Waverley
3h 42m
18:48Inverness, Bus Station
≈ ₹2,870.28 €25.89
1 changes
Megabus12.67 kg CO₂
15:00Edinburgh Waverley
3h 42m
18:48Inverness, Bus Station
≈ ₹2,870.28 €25.89
1 changes

Next departures from Edinburgh to Inverness

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
00:35 N St David St
3h 38m · 1 changes
10:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,367.94 £26.10
00:35 North St David Street (Stop YC), Edinburgh
3h 38m · 1 changes
10:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,567.89 £19.90
05:10 Arrêt de Bus Airlink Aéroport d''Édimbourg
4h 40m · 1 changes
10:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,975.66 £23.06
05:10 Edinburgh Airport
4h 40m · 1 changes
10:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,567.89 £19.90
05:24 Arrêt de Bus Airlink Aéroport d''Édimbourg
4h 24m · 1 changes
11:13 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,975.66 £23.06
05:24 Edinburgh Airport
4h 24m · 1 changes
11:13 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,567.89 £19.90
06:12 Arrêt de Bus Airlink Aéroport d''Édimbourg
4h 40m · 1 changes
11:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,975.66 £23.06
06:12 Edinburgh Airport
4h 40m · 1 changes
11:33 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,867.21 £14.47
06:35 Bus Station
4h 5m · 1 changes
10:50 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,867.21 £14.47
06:35 Bus Station
4h 10m · 1 changes
14:55 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,867.21 £14.47
07:05 Edinburgh Airport
3h 35m · 1 changes
10:50 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,867.21 £14.47
07:05 Edinburgh Airport
3h 40m · 1 changes
14:55 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
07:15 Bus Station
3h 42m · 1 changes
11:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,367.94 £26.10
07:15 Edinburgh - Any hotel
3h 58m · direct
11:13 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,367.94 £26.10
07:15 Edinburgh - Any hotel
3h 42m · 1 changes
11:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
07:15 Bus Station
3h 58m · direct
11:13 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,567.89 £19.90
07:22 Arrêt de Bus Airlink Aéroport d''Édimbourg
4h 19m · 1 changes
12:03 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,975.66 £23.06
07:22 Edinburgh Airport
4h 19m · 1 changes
12:03 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,867.21 £14.47
07:45 Bus Station
4h · 1 changes
16:50 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,867.21 £14.47
07:45 Bus Station
4h 5m · 1 changes
14:55 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,367.94 £26.10
08:15 Edinburgh - Any hotel
3h 48m · direct
12:03 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
08:15 Bus Station
3h 48m · direct
12:03 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹2,062.06 £15.98
09:10 Bus Station
4h 10m · direct
13:20 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
09:15 Bus Station
4h 18m · direct
13:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,367.94 £26.10
09:15 Edinburgh - Any hotel
4h 18m · direct
13:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,090.44 £16.20
09:39 Arrêt de Bus Airlink Aéroport d''Édimbourg
3h 28m · 1 changes
13:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,469.82 £19.14
09:39 Edinburgh Airport
3h 28m · 1 changes
13:33 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹2,062.06 £15.98
09:40 Edinburgh Airport
3h 40m · direct
13:20 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,367.94 £26.10
10:15 Edinburgh - Any hotel
3h 48m · direct
14:03 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
10:15 Bus Station
3h 48m · direct
14:03 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,367.94 £26.10
10:15 Edinburgh - Any hotel
3h 42m · 1 changes
14:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
10:15 Bus Station
3h 42m · 1 changes
14:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,975.66 £23.06
10:27 Edinburgh Airport
4h 29m · 1 changes
15:13 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,567.89 £19.90
10:27 Arrêt de Bus Airlink Aéroport d''Édimbourg
4h 29m · 1 changes
15:13 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,867.21 £14.47
10:35 Bus Station
4h 5m · 1 changes
16:50 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,867.21 £14.47
10:35 Bus Station
4h 10m · 1 changes
14:55 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,867.21 £14.47
11:05 Edinburgh Airport
3h 40m · 1 changes
14:55 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,867.21 £14.47
11:05 Edinburgh Airport
3h 35m · 1 changes
16:50 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,367.94 £26.10
11:15 Edinburgh - Any hotel
3h 58m · direct
15:13 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
11:15 Bus Station
3h 58m · direct
15:13 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
11:15 Bus Station
3h 42m · 1 changes
15:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,975.66 £23.06
12:27 Edinburgh Airport
4h 29m · 1 changes
17:13 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,567.89 £19.90
12:27 Arrêt de Bus Airlink Aéroport d''Édimbourg
4h 29m · 1 changes
17:13 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,867.21 £14.47
12:35 Bus Station
4h 5m · 1 changes
16:50 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,975.66 £23.06
12:59 Edinburgh Airport
4h 19m · 1 changes
18:03 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,567.89 £19.90
12:59 Arrêt de Bus Airlink Aéroport d''Édimbourg
4h 19m · 1 changes
18:03 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,867.21 £14.47
13:05 Edinburgh Airport
3h 35m · 1 changes
16:50 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,803.98 £13.98
13:10 Bus Station
4h 15m · direct
17:25 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,802.69 £13.97
13:10 Bus Station
4h · 1 changes
19:20 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,367.94 £26.10
13:15 Edinburgh - Any hotel
3h 42m · 1 changes
17:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
13:15 Bus Station
3h 42m · 1 changes
17:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
13:15 Bus Station
3h 58m · direct
17:13 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,367.94 £26.10
13:15 Edinburgh - Any hotel
3h 58m · direct
17:13 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,867.21 £14.47
13:40 Edinburgh Airport
3h 30m · 1 changes
19:20 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,803.98 £13.98
13:40 Edinburgh Airport
3h 45m · direct
17:25 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,367.94 £26.10
14:15 Edinburgh - Any hotel
3h 42m · 1 changes
18:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
14:15 Bus Station
3h 42m · 1 changes
18:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
14:15 Bus Station
3h 48m · direct
18:03 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,367.94 £26.10
14:15 Edinburgh - Any hotel
3h 48m · direct
18:03 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,867.21 £14.47
14:35 Bus Station
4h 10m · 1 changes
20:55 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,469.82 £19.14
14:39 Edinburgh Airport
3h 28m · 1 changes
18:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,090.44 £16.20
14:39 Arrêt de Bus Airlink Aéroport d''Édimbourg
3h 28m · 1 changes
18:33 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,867.21 £14.47
15:05 Edinburgh Airport
3h 40m · 1 changes
20:55 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,933.02 £14.98
15:10 Bus Station
4h 10m · direct
19:20 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,802.69 £13.97
15:10 Bus Station
4h 5m · 1 changes
23:25 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
15:15 Bus Station
3h 42m · 1 changes
19:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,367.94 £26.10
15:15 Edinburgh - Any hotel
3h 58m · direct
19:13 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
15:15 Bus Station
3h 58m · direct
19:13 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,367.94 £26.10
15:15 Edinburgh - Any hotel
3h 42m · 1 changes
19:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,975.66 £23.06
15:27 Edinburgh Airport
4h 24m · 1 changes
20:08 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,567.89 £19.90
15:27 Arrêt de Bus Airlink Aéroport d''Édimbourg
4h 24m · 1 changes
20:08 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,933.02 £14.98
15:40 Edinburgh Airport
3h 40m · direct
19:20 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,867.21 £14.47
15:40 Edinburgh Airport
3h 35m · 1 changes
23:25 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,367.94 £26.10
16:15 Edinburgh - Any hotel
3h 53m · direct
20:08 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,367.94 £26.10
16:15 Edinburgh - Any hotel
3h 48m · 1 changes
20:38 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
16:15 Bus Station
3h 53m · direct
20:08 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
16:15 Bus Station
3h 48m · 1 changes
20:38 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,567.89 £19.90
16:27 Arrêt de Bus Airlink Aéroport d''Édimbourg
4h 34m · 1 changes
21:18 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,975.66 £23.06
16:27 Edinburgh Airport
4h 34m · 1 changes
21:18 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,867.21 £14.47
16:35 Bus Station
4h 10m · 1 changes
20:55 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹1,867.21 £14.47
17:05 Edinburgh Airport
3h 40m · 1 changes
20:55 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
17:15 Bus Station
4h 3m · direct
21:18 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,367.94 £26.10
17:15 Edinburgh - Any hotel
4h 3m · direct
21:18 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,469.82 £19.14
17:33 Edinburgh Airport
4h 33m · 1 changes
22:16 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,090.44 £16.20
17:33 Arrêt de Bus Airlink Aéroport d''Édimbourg
4h 33m · 1 changes
22:16 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,535.69 £27.40
18:15 Edinburgh - Any hotel
3h 46m · 1 changes
22:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹4,001.52 £31.01
18:15 Bus Station
4h 1m · direct
22:16 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,535.69 £27.40
18:15 Edinburgh - Any hotel
4h 1m · direct
22:16 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹4,001.52 £31.01
18:15 Bus Station
3h 46m · 1 changes
22:33 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,567.89 £19.90
18:37 Arrêt de Bus Airlink Aéroport d''Édimbourg
4h 21m · 1 changes
23:45 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹2,975.66 £23.06
18:37 Edinburgh Airport
4h 21m · 1 changes
23:45 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹2,062.06 £15.98
19:10 Bus Station
4h 15m · direct
23:25 Inverness - Any hotel
FlixBus ≈ ₹2,062.06 £15.98
19:40 Edinburgh Airport
3h 45m · direct
23:25 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,367.94 £26.10
19:55 Edinburgh - Any hotel
3h 50m · direct
23:45 Inverness - Any hotel
Megabus ≈ ₹3,824.74 £29.64
19:55 Bus Station
3h 50m · direct
23:45 Inverness - Any hotel
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Carriers on this route

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Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service that operates in North America, Canada, and Europe. It was founded in 2003 and is owned by Stagecoach Group, a multinational transport company. Megabus retains its own brand in Britain and North America, but in Continental Europe, including France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, its services have been rebranded as Flixbus since the acquisition by a German company in June 2016.

Facility description

Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.

Facilities Description
Luggage

On Megabus, you are allowed 20 kg of luggage and space for small items in the overhead compartments to keep essentials within reach.

Food and drink

Passengers are allowed to bring cold food, cold beverages, and hot drinks with a lid when traveling with Megabus.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available on board on Megabus, allowing passengers to update their social media in real-time.

Power sockets

On Megabus, each seat has a power outlet for charging devices during the trip.

Accessibility

The services are accessible to people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. Megabus works with AbilityNet to ensure the website and services are usable by everyone.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 12.67kg
bus 13.58kg
flight 36.2kg
carpool 28.96kg

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