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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Leith is to bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Leith is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Street and arriving at George Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Leith?

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 to Leith?

The distance between Inverness and Leith is 186 miles. The road distance is 157.9 miles.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Inverness to Leith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Inverness to Leith train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Leith?

The best way to get from Inverness to Leith is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £23 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Inverness to Leith bus arrive?

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

Where does the Inverness to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Leith is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Inverness to Leith.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Inverness to Leith?

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Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2512+ hotels available in Leith.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Leith 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 WaverleyInverness - Edinburgh
3h 23m
£23–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Street to George StreetE9
3h 33m
£14–35
Drive 156.9 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Leith156.9 mi
2h 56m
£40–57
Bus via Duke Street
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry StreetM90
4h 20m
£25–34

Inverness to Leith by train

64Weekly Trains

3h 23mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185.1 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Leith, 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 Union Street to George Street hourly, and the journey takes 3h 33m. Four other operators also service this route.

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