How far is Inverness from Aberdeen by coach?

The journey from Aberdeen to Inverness by coach covers an approximate distance of 83 miles (134 km).

Is there a way to reach Inverness from Aberdeen without a car?

You can reach Inverness from Aberdeen by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Aberdeen to Inverness from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Aberdeen to Inverness on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:55	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 40m	10:35	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	Cheapest
Bus	20:45	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 25m	00:10	Farraline Park Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:10	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 28m	10:38	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:30	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 45m	11:15	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:10	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 28m	11:38	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Inverness on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:55	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 40m	10:35	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	Cheapest
Bus	20:45	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 25m	00:10	Farraline Park Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:10	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 28m	10:38	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:30	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 45m	11:15	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:10	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 28m	11:38	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Inverness on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:55	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 40m	10:35	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	Cheapest
Bus	08:10	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 28m	11:38	Farraline Park Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:10	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 28m	15:38	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:30	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 20m	10:50	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:10	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 28m	17:38	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Inverness on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:55	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 40m	10:35	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	Cheapest
Bus	20:45	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 25m	00:10	Farraline Park Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:10	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 28m	10:38	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:30	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 20m	10:50	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:10	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 28m	11:38	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Inverness on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:55	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 40m	10:35	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	Cheapest
Bus	20:45	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 25m	00:10	Farraline Park Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:10	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 28m	10:38	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:30	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 20m	10:50	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:10	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 28m	11:38	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Inverness on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:55	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 40m	10:35	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	Cheapest
Bus	20:45	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 25m	00:10	Farraline Park Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:10	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 28m	10:38	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:30	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 20m	10:50	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:10	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 28m	11:38	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Aberdeen to Inverness

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Inverness. The journey takes about 2 hours 12 minutes and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18train per day

2h 12mAverage duration

78 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£9 - £47	Average duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £72	Average duration2h 12m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Aberdeen and Inverness?

Stops in Aberdeen

A
Aberdeen Bus Station
Guild Street, Aberdeen AB11 5PJ
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Stops in Inverness

A
Farraline Park Bus Station
Margaret Street, Inverness IV1, UK
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Based on 4274 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at £12

Megabus Aberdeen Inverness recent customer reviews

The bus driver was helpful ,actully he was a really cool lad really enjoyed chatting with him ,tell him i say hi look forward to another round off chatsb 10/10

Paul V.

22 July 2025

Lovely trip. Awesome driver.

Bronwyn D.

28 June 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Aberdeen to Inverness

How far is Inverness from Aberdeen by coach?
The journey from Aberdeen to Inverness by coach covers an approximate distance of 83 miles (134 km).
Is there a way to reach Inverness from Aberdeen without a car?
You can reach Inverness from Aberdeen by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

18/11

£18

19/11

£8

Today

£18

21/11

£13

22/11

£12

23/11

£12

24/11

£11

25/11

£11

The cheapest trip from Aberdeen to Inverness was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Aberdeen to Inverness as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £8 to £30 for a bus ticket from Aberdeen to Inverness based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.