There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Braemore by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Berriedale
best- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Berriedalebus Ember
2h 33m£35–44Drive 85.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Inverness to Braemorecar 85.2 mi
1h 56m£22–31Train
- Take the train from Inverness to Helmsdaletrain Inverness - Wick
3h 6m£79–117Bus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunbeathbus Ember
2h 39m£25–33
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Braemore is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness to Braemore is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Braemore. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Berriedale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Braemore. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Helmsdale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Inverness and Braemore is 95 miles. The road distance is 85.7 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness to Braemore without a car is to bus via Berriedale which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Inverness to Braemore, including transfers.
Inverness to Braemore bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.
Inverness to Braemore train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Inverness to Braemore is to bus via Berriedale which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £120 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Braemore, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Berriedale 5 times a day. Tickets cost £10–15 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Helmsdale twice daily. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Helmsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Berriedale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunbeath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Inverness to Braemore bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Berriedale station.
Inverness to Braemore train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Helmsdale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Braemore is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Inverness to Braemore.
There are 54+ hotels available in Braemore.