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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Wick is to train which costs £17 - £30 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Wick is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Wick?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station Stance 3 station and arriving at Town Hall. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Wick?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Inverness and arriving at Wick. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Inverness to Wick?

The distance between Inverness and Wick is 106 miles. The road distance is 101.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Wick without a car is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs £24 - £35.

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

The bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hall takes 2h 56m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Wick bus from?

Inverness to Wick bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Wick train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Wick?

The best way to get from Inverness to Wick is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs £24 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Inverness to Wick bus arrive?

Inverness to Wick bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Town Hall station.

Where does the Inverness to Wick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Wick?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Wick is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Inverness to Wick.

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

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Where can I stay near Wick?

There are 170+ hotels available in Wick.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Inverness to Wick 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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
2h 56m
£24–35
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
4h 22m
£17–30
Drive 100.9 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Wickcar 100.9 mi
2h 12m
£25–36

Inverness to Wick by bus

122Weekly Buses

2h 56mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Wick.

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Distance: 105.6 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hall every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Ember also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Wick 4 times a day. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 4h 22m.

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