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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Inverness is to bus which costs £7 - £35 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Inverness is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George Street and arriving at Union Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Inverness. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Leith to Inverness?

The distance between Leith and Inverness is 160 miles. The road distance is 157.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Inverness without a car is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs £7 - £35.

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

The bus from George Street to Union Street takes 3h 27m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leith to Inverness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leith to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Leith to Inverness?

The best way to get from Leith to Inverness is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs £7 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £80 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Leith to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leith to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leith to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Inverness is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Leith to Inverness.

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

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

There are 4 ways to get from Leith to Inverness by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
3h 27m
£7–35
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness
3h 44m
£23–80
Drive 156.8 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Inverness156.8 mi
2h 54m
£39–56
Bus via Foot of the Walk
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3M90
5h 1m
£25–37

Leith to Inverness by bus

478Weekly Buses

3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.8 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

Ember operates a bus from George Street to Union Street every 2 hours, and the journey takes 3h 27m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Two other operators also service this route.

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