How much is the bus ticket from Aberdeen to Inverness?

The cheapest bus tickets from Aberdeen to Inverness start at R 208. The average price for this route is around R 325. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Aberdeen to Inverness?

The average bus journey time from Aberdeen to Inverness is 5h 45m, covering a distance of 134 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 25m and is operated by Megabus UK .

Which bus companies service the Aberdeen to Inverness route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Aberdeen to Inverness?

The earliest bus departs from Aberdeen to Inverness at 04:55. And the latest bus departs at 21:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Aberdeen to Inverness?

A bus trip from Aberdeen to Inverness produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Aberdeen to Inverness?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Megabus UK , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 4290 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Aberdeen to Inverness?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Aberdeen to Inverness?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Aberdeen to Inverness?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Megabus UK , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Aberdeen to Inverness from R 131 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Aberdeen to Inverness on 26 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:20	Aberdeen Bus Station	4h 50m	20:10	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	Cheapest
Bus	06:30	Aberdeen Bus Station	4h 45m	11:15	Farraline Park Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Aberdeen Bus Station	4h 50m	10:50	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:20	Aberdeen Bus Station	4h 45m	14:05	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	No tags
Bus	06:00	Aberdeen Bus Station	8h 55m	14:55	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Inverness on 27 December
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 28 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:20	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 3m	21:23	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 29 December
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 30 December
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 31 December
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	15:10	Aberdeen Bus Station	3h 26m	18:36	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 1 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:20	Aberdeen Bus Station	4h 50m	12:10	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:30	Aberdeen Bus Station	7h 25m	14:55	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:20	Aberdeen Bus Station	4h 50m	13:10	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	No tags
Bus	09:00	Aberdeen Bus Station	5h 55m	14:55	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:20	Aberdeen Bus Station	4h 50m	14:10	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	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 R 297, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18train per day

2h 12mAverage duration

126 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 208 - R 683	Average duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 297 - R 1 584	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

3.5/511 736 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54 292 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Based on 4292 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 R 243

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

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Aberdeen to Inverness by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Aberdeen to Inverness?
The cheapest bus tickets from Aberdeen to Inverness start at R 208. The average price for this route is around R 325. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Aberdeen to Inverness?
The average bus journey time from Aberdeen to Inverness is 5h 45m, covering a distance of 134 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 25m and is operated by Megabus UK.
Which bus companies service the Aberdeen to Inverness route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Aberdeen to Inverness?
The earliest bus departs from Aberdeen to Inverness at 04:55. And the latest bus departs at 21:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Aberdeen to Inverness?
A bus trip from Aberdeen to Inverness produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Aberdeen to Inverness?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Megabus UK, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 4290 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Aberdeen to Inverness?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Aberdeen to Inverness?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Aberdeen to Inverness?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Megabus UK, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/12

R 382

24/12

R 382

Today

R 608

26/12

R 248

27/12

R 248

28/12

R 196

29/12

R 227

30/12

R 227

The cheapest trip from Aberdeen to Inverness was searched and found on 28 Dec 2025 with a price of R 196

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 R 196 to R 969 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 R 196, which is on 2025-12-28.

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.