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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Inverness is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Inverness?

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

Is there a direct train between Perth and Inverness?

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

How far is it from Perth to Inverness?

The distance between Perth and Inverness is 117 miles. The road distance is 113.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £13 - £80.

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

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

Where do I catch the Perth to Inverness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Perth to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Inverness?

The best way to get from Perth to Inverness is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £13 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £25 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Perth to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Perth to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Inverness?

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

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

Book your Perth to Inverness train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1201+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Perth 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 Perth to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
2h 23m
£13–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3Uk093 / ...
2h 25m
£7–25
Drive 112.6 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Inverness112.6 mi
2h 6m
£28–41

Perth to Inverness by train

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Distance: 116.5 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Inverness 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 to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Four other operators also service this route.

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