What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness Station to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness Station to Edinburgh is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £9 - £20 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness Station to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Inverness Station to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness Station and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at George Street. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness Station and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Inverness and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Inverness Station to Edinburgh?

The distance between Inverness Station and Edinburgh is 186 miles. The road distance is 156.4 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness Station to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness Station to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £23 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Inverness Station to Edinburgh?

The train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 23m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Inverness Station to Edinburgh bus from?

Inverness Station to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness Station to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness Station to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Inverness Station to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £23 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £45 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Inverness Station to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Inverness Station to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Inverness Station to Edinburgh train arrive?

Inverness Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Inverness Station to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness Station to Edinburgh is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Inverness Station to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Inverness Station to Edinburgh?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Inverness Station to Edinburgh?

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Inverness Station to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Inverness Station to Edinburgh 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 Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
3h 23m
£23–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
3h 56m
£1–45
Drive 155.5 mi
1. Drive from Inverness Station to Edinburghcar 155.5 mi
2h 51m
£38–55
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Inverness to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
4h 5m
£9–20

Inverness Station to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 185.2 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Inverness Station, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–65 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to George Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £1–45 and the journey takes 3h 51m.

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