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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Innerleithen is to bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Innerleithen is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Innerleithen?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Innerleithen. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Tweedside Hotel via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Inverness to Innerleithen?

The distance between Inverness and Innerleithen is 218 miles. The road distance is 184.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Innerleithen without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 28m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Inverness to Innerleithen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Innerleithen bus from?

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

Where does the Inverness to Innerleithen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Innerleithen?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Innerleithen is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Inverness to Innerleithen.

Where can I stay near Innerleithen?

There are 213+ hotels available in Innerleithen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Innerleithen 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Tweedside Hotelbus X62
5h 28m
£46–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Tweedside Hotelbus X62
5h 56m
£18–30
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Tweedside Hotelbus X62
5h 53m
£20–28
Drive 183.1 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Innerleithencar 183.1 mi
3h 26m
£46–66

Inverness to Innerleithen by train, foot, and bus

53Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Inverness to Innerleithen.

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Distance: 216.8 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Tweedside Hotel via George Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 53m.

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