What is the cheapest way to get from Dundee to Inverness?

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Inverness is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dundee to Inverness?

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Inverness is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Nethergate and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dundee and arriving at Inverness. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Dundee to Inverness?

The distance between Dundee and Inverness is 178 miles. The road distance is 126.3 miles.

How do I travel from Dundee to Inverness without a car?

The best way to get from Dundee to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Dundee to Inverness?

The train from Dundee to Inverness takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Inverness bus from?

Dundee to Inverness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Nethergate station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Inverness train from?

Dundee to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Dundee to Inverness?

The best way to get from Dundee to Inverness is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus via Perth station, which costs £8 - £70 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Dundee to Inverness bus arrive?

Dundee to Inverness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Dundee to Inverness train arrive?

Dundee to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Dundee to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Inverness is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Dundee to Inverness.

How do I get a train ticket from Dundee to Inverness?

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Inverness.

Dundee to Inverness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dundee to Inverness by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
3h 35m
£45–100
Bus via Perth station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
3h 46m
£8–69
Drive 125.6 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Invernesscar 125.6 mi
2h 25m
£31–45
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
3h 44m
£9–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nethergate to Park and Ridebus M92
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
4h 28m
£23–33

Dundee to Inverness by train

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Distance: 176.7 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Dundee to Inverness twice daily. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £1–50 and the journey takes 2h 23m.

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