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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Perth is to bus which costs £7 - £17 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Perth is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Perth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station Stance 3 station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Perth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Inverness and arriving at Perth. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Inverness to Perth?

The distance between Inverness and Perth is 117 miles. The road distance is 112.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Perth without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £15 - £80.

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

The train from Inverness to Perth takes 2h 23m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Perth bus from?

Inverness to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Perth?

The best way to get from Inverness to Perth is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £15 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £17 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Inverness to Perth bus arrive?

Inverness to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Perth train arrive?

Inverness to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Perth is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Inverness to Perth.

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

Book your Inverness to Perth train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Inverness to Perth bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 516+ hotels available in Perth.

Inverness to Perth - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Inverness to Perth 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 PerthInverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2h 23m
£15–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus StationUk093 / ...
2h 25m
£7–17
Drive 112.2 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Perth112.2 mi
2h 6m
£29–41

Inverness to Perth by train

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Distance: 116.5 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Perth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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