The average bus between Brighton and Inverness takes 17h 3m and the fastest bus takes 16h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brighton to Inverness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Brighton and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 5:17 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Brighton is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 17h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Inverness? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Inverness station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.
Brighton to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Book your Brighton to Inverness bus tickets online with National Express, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
The distance between Brighton and Inverness is 785.5 km. The road distance is 1,016 km.
You can take a bus from Preston Circus to Bus Station Stance 3 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 17h 16m.