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 £14 - £21 and takes 4h 10m.

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 53m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

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 186 miles. The road distance is 157.3 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 train which takes 3h 44m and costs £20 - £80.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness takes 3h 44m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Leith to Inverness bus from?

Leith to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus 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 train which takes 3h 44m and costs £20 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £21 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Leith to Inverness bus arrive?

Leith to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

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 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Leith to Inverness.

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

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

Book your Leith to Inverness bus tickets online with FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1219+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Leith to Inverness 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
3h 44m
£20–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
4h 10m
£14–21
Drive 156.4 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Invernesscar 156.4 mi
2h 53m
£39–56
Bus via Foot of the Walk
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90 / ...
5h 15m

Leith to Inverness by train

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3h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 185.2 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £23–65 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £19–26 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Three other operators also service this route.

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