How to get from Inverness to Edinburgh
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 3h 40m, from €22.
We compared the ways to travel from Inverness to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 178 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
Inverness to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Inverness → Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ridebus
FlixBus·3h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Inverness to Edinburgh works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Inverness to Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ride, about 3h 40m. In total it's roughly €22 over 3h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Edinburgh
DepartureInvernessWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Inverness to Edinburgh
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Inverness to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Inverness to Edinburgh?+−
The most useful route takes about 3h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Edinburgh from Inverness?+−
About 178 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Inverness to Edinburgh cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €22. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Inverness to Edinburgh?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Inverness to Edinburgh without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Edinburgh?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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