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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Scotland is to bus which costs £16 - £29 and takes 3h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Scotland is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Buchanan Bus Stn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Inverness and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Inverness to Scotland?

The distance between Inverness and Scotland is 170 miles. The road distance is 161.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Scotland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs £16 - £29.

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

The bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stn takes 3h 26m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Scotland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Inverness to Scotland train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Scotland?

The best way to get from Inverness to Scotland is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs £16 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £140 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Inverness to Scotland bus arrive?

Inverness to Scotland bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Inverness to Scotland train arrive?

Inverness to Scotland train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Scotland is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Inverness to Scotland.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 463+ hotels available in Scotland.

Inverness to Scotland - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Scotland by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
3h 26m
£16–29
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
3h 38m
£75–140
Drive 160.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Glasgowcar 160.6 mi
2h 59m
£40–58
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 57m
£53–141
Bus via Pitlochry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Fishers Hotelbus M10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
4h 40m
£23–34

Inverness to Scotland by bus

216Weekly Buses

3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169.2 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost £17–24 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street 5 times a day. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 38m.

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