How far is Edinburgh from Inverness by coach?

The journey from Inverness to Edinburgh by coach covers an approximate distance of 113 miles (182 km).

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

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

Bus Inverness to Edinburgh from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Inverness to Edinburgh on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 5m	12:55	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 35m	00:05	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:20	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 10m	11:30	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:10	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 49m	09:59	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:20	Farraline Park Bus Station	5h 5m	12:25	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Inverness to Edinburgh on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 5m	12:55	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 35m	00:05	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:20	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 10m	11:30	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:10	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 49m	09:59	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:20	Farraline Park Bus Station	5h 5m	12:25	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Inverness to Edinburgh on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 5m	12:55	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 35m	00:05	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:20	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 10m	11:30	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:10	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 49m	09:59	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:20	Farraline Park Bus Station	5h 5m	12:25	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Inverness to Edinburgh on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 5m	12:55	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 35m	00:05	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:20	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 10m	11:30	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:10	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 49m	09:59	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:20	Farraline Park Bus Station	5h 5m	12:25	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Inverness to Edinburgh on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:20	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 5m	19:25	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 35m	00:05	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:20	Farraline Park Bus Station	5h 5m	12:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:10	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 49m	09:59	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:50	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 5m	12:55	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Inverness to Edinburgh on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 5m	12:55	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 35m	00:05	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:20	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 10m	11:30	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:10	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 49m	09:59	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:20	Farraline Park Bus Station	5h 5m	12:25	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Inverness to Edinburgh on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:20	Farraline Park Bus Station	5h 5m	12:25	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 35m	00:05	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:20	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 10m	11:30	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:10	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	3h 49m	09:59	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:50	Farraline Park Bus Station	4h 5m	12:55	Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Inverness to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage duration

113 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £45	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£18 - £146	Average duration3h 52m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £14	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Users have reported a positive experience with the bus service, highlighting its punctuality and professional drivers. The buses are described as clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with amenities like USB chargers. Additionally, travelers appreciate the good pricing for their journeys. However, one review mentioned missing a connecting bus due to delays.

Megabus Inverness Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Experience was awful. We came to Edinburgh almost two hours after arrival time. Driver was so slow when control passenger tickets. And kick us out from bus somewhere after Perth. Other bus was overcrowded.

Vesna Č.

8 August 2025

Really nice bus driver, although seats are really tight and the heating was at 36 degrees the whole journey. Deeply uncomfortable journey…..wish I had taken the train….

Sarah C.

23 November 2024

Great driver. 100% on time at all stops. Loved the cordless phone charger & USB backs of seats!

David A.

8 June 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Inverness and Edinburgh?

Stops in Inverness

A - Farraline Park Bus Station

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Inverness to Edinburgh

How far is Edinburgh from Inverness by coach?
The journey from Inverness to Edinburgh by coach covers an approximate distance of 113 miles (182 km).
Is there a way to reach Edinburgh from Inverness without a car?
You can reach Edinburgh from Inverness 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

16/11

£26

17/11

£13

Today

£12

19/11

£12

20/11

£11

21/11

£13

22/11

£12

23/11

£12

The cheapest trip from Inverness to Edinburgh was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £11

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

You can expect to pay from £11 to £45 for a bus ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Megabus UK 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.