The average bus between Dover and Inverness takes 19h 41m and the fastest bus takes 16h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover 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 Dover and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 4:36 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dover is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Inverness at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 19h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Inverness station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 41m.
Dover to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Book your Dover to Inverness bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dover and Inverness is 791.9 km. The road distance is 990 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 16h 40m.