The average bus between Inverness and Edinburgh Gateway takes 3h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Inverness to Edinburgh Gateway. 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 every 4 hours between Inverness and Edinburgh Gateway. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverness is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Gateway at 2:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Airport and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Edinburgh Gateway? 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 Inverness to Edinburgh Gateway. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Edinburgh Gateway station via Edinburgh Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Inverness to Edinburgh Gateway bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.
Inverness to Edinburgh Gateway bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Edinburgh Airport station.
The distance between Inverness and Edinburgh Gateway is 179.7 km. The road distance is 251 km.
Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 3h 24m.