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Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Inverness

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Inverness from various bus operators like FlixBus, Scottish Citylink or Parks of Hamilton for the next days.
today
from $15
tomorrow
from $11
Wednesday
from $11
Thursday
from $10
Friday
from $11
Saturday
from $11
Sunday
from $11

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 5m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    7:20 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    2:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    8:55 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 48m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    5:58 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $18
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 58m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    7:08 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $18
  • Parks of Hamilton
    3h 58m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    3:08 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    $22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Inverness via Pitlochry, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      4h 58m
      0
      10:10 AM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      12:07 PM
      Pitlochry
      Bank of Scotland
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $5
    • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • megabus
      1h 51m
      0
      1:17 PM
      Pitlochry
      Bank of Scotland
      3:08 PM
      Inverness
      Bus Station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 15m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    10:50 AM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $11
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:55 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $11
  • Scottish Citylink
    4h 3m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    9:13 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $14
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 58m
    0
    7:10 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    11:08 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $14
  • Parks of Hamilton
    3h 58m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    3:08 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    $17

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 15m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    10:50 AM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $11
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:55 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $11
  • Scottish Citylink
    4h 1m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    11:11 AM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $17
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 48m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    11:58 AM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $17
  • Parks of Hamilton
    3h 58m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    3:08 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    $17

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 15m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    10:50 AM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:55 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10
  • Scottish Citylink
    4h 1m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    11:11 AM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $14
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 48m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    11:58 AM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $14
  • Parks of Hamilton
    3h 58m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    3:08 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 20m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:55 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $11
  • FlixBus
    6h 15m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    4:50 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $11
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 48m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    3:58 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $14
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 58m
    0
    1:10 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    5:08 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $14
  • Parks of Hamilton
    3h 58m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    3:08 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 10m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    5:25 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $11
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    7:20 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $11
  • Scottish Citylink
    4h 1m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    11:11 AM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $14
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 48m
    0
    10:10 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    1:58 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $14
  • Parks of Hamilton
    3h 58m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    3:08 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    1:20 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $11
  • FlixBus
    4h 10m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    5:25 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $11
  • Scottish Citylink
    4h 1m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    11:11 AM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $14
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 48m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    11:58 AM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $14
  • Parks of Hamilton
    3h 58m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    3:08 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    $14

Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Inverness

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Inverness are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 52 daily buses from Edinburgh to Inverness. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 50 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Inverness.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 171 buses from Edinburgh to Inverness, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Inverness, with 35 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Inverness

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and Parks of Hamilton that travel 51 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Inverness in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Inverness starting from $10!

Cheapest Bus $10
Fastest Bus 3h 45m
Earliest Bus 6:35 AM
Latest Bus 7:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 51 Ø
Distance 112.5 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and Parks of Hamilton

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Inverness

Every day, 51 buses from 3 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Inverness: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/02/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 12/01
Monday 12/02
$22
Tuesday 12/03
$11
Wednesday 12/04
$11
Thursday 12/05
$10
Friday 12/06
$20
Saturday 12/07
$11
Sunday 12/08
$17
Monday 12/09
$10
Tuesday 12/10
$10
Wednesday 12/11
$10
Thursday 12/12
$16
Friday 12/13
$11
Saturday 12/14
$14
Sunday 12/15
$10
Monday 12/16
$10
Tuesday 12/17
$10
Wednesday 12/18
$10
Thursday 12/19
$11
Friday 12/20
$11
Saturday 12/21
$14
Sunday 12/22
$13
Monday 12/23
$12
Tuesday 12/24
$11
Wednesday 12/25
$15
Thursday 12/26
$11
Friday 12/27
$11
Saturday 12/28

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Inverness

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Inverness, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $10, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Inverness. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $11.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness, with $10. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $11.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Inverness

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Inverness in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh to Inverness, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Edinburgh to Inverness are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Inverness

These are the most booked bus companies between Edinburgh to Inverness from our users.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Inverness

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Inverness.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Inverness

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Edinburgh to Inverness? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Inverness? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Inverness bus

How much does a Edinburgh Inverness bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $10 and takes 4h 15m to reach Inverness. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Inverness?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $10 and $29. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Inverness.

On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Inverness each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh to Inverness bus route is served by approximately 51 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Edinburgh to Inverness take?

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Inverness is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $22. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Inverness?

The earliest bus arriving in Inverness from Edinburgh starts at 6:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Edinburgh to Inverness?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Inverness starts at 7:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Inverness route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Inverness, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and Parks of Hamilton. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Inverness?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Inverness by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and Parks of Hamilton.

What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Inverness bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Edinburgh Inverness bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Inverness bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Inverness on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Inverness

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Alternate transport types from Edinburgh to Inverness

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Edinburgh to Inverness for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Edinburgh to Inverness for the next days.
  • ScotRail
    5h 5m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    10:35 AM
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $28
  • ScotRail
    4h 56m
    0
    5:33 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    10:29 AM
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $29
  • ScotRail
    4h 56m
    0
    5:33 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    10:29 AM
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    First Class
    from $74

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Inverness

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh and to Inverness. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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