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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Inverness is to bus which costs £16 - £24 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Inverness is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stirling and arriving at Inverness. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Stirling to Inverness?

The distance between Stirling and Inverness is 150 miles. The road distance is 136.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £30 - £120.

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

The train from Stirling to Inverness takes 2h 59m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Inverness bus from?

Stirling to Inverness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Stirling to Inverness?

The best way to get from Stirling to Inverness is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Perth, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Stirling to Inverness bus arrive?

Stirling to Inverness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at South Street station.

Where does the Stirling to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stirling to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Inverness is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Stirling to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Stirling 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 Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2h 59m
£30–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
4h 30m
£16–24
Bus via Perth
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Streetbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
3h 50m
£25–36
Drive 135.3 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Invernesscar 135.3 mi
2h 35m
£34–49

Stirling to Inverness by train

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Distance: 149.2 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 via South Street and Bus Station in around 3h 50m.

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