There are 6 ways to get from Inverness to Inveraray Castle 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- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbettrain
6h 42m£115–198Bus via Inverness Union Street
cheapest- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus 926
7h 12m£27–44Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus 926
7h£43–80Drive 131.6 mi
- Drive from Inverness to Inveraray Castlecar 131.6 mi
2h 45m£34–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus 926
7h 6m£81–133Train, bus via Perth
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus 926
7h 24m£61–134
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Inveraray Castle is to bus via Inverness Union Street which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness to Inveraray Castle is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Inveraray Castle. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Barn Brae via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Inveraray Castle. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Arrochar & Tarbet via Perth and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Inverness and Inveraray Castle is 243 miles. The road distance is 132.4 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness to Inveraray Castle without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Inverness to Inveraray Castle, including transfers.
Inverness to Inveraray Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Inverness to Inveraray Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Inverness to Inveraray Castle is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Inveraray Castle, Scotland?
You can take a train from Inverness to Inveraray Castle via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, and Arrochar & Tarbet in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Inveraray Castle via Buchanan Bus Station and Barn Brae in around 7h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–21
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–21
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–21
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–21
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Inverness to Inveraray Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Inverness to Inveraray Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Inveraray Castle is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Inverness to Inveraray Castle.
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