What is the distance between Aviemore and Inverness?

About 25 miles (40 km) separate Aviemore and Inverness.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Aviemore to Inverness?

If you're headed to Inverness from Aviemore, chances are that your bus will leave from Aviemore Rail Station and arrive at Farraline Park Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Inverness?

Once in Inverness, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Loch Ness, Inverness Castle Garrison Encounter, Macallan Distillery, Dolphin and Seal Centre and Castle Gallery.

Bus Aviemore to Inverness from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Aviemore to Inverness on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	45m	11:15am	Farraline Park Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	40m	10:45pm	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	Fastest
Bus	2:10pm	Aviemore Rail Station	45m	2:55pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	45m	10:35am	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Aviemore Rail Station	45m	8:55pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Aviemore to Inverness on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	45m	11:15am	Farraline Park Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	40m	10:45pm	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	Fastest
Bus	2:10pm	Aviemore Rail Station	45m	2:55pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	45m	10:35am	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Aviemore Rail Station	45m	8:55pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Aviemore to Inverness on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Aviemore Rail Station	45m	2:55pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	40m	10:45pm	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	45m	11:15am	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	45m	10:35am	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Aviemore Rail Station	45m	8:55pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Aviemore to Inverness on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10pm	Aviemore Rail Station	45m	8:55pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	40m	10:45pm	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	45m	11:15am	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	45m	10:35am	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Aviemore Rail Station	45m	2:55pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Aviemore to Inverness on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Aviemore Rail Station	45m	2:55pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	40m	10:45pm	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	45m	11:15am	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	45m	10:35am	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Aviemore Rail Station	45m	8:55pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Aviemore to Inverness on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10pm	Aviemore Rail Station	45m	8:55pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:05pm	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	40m	10:45pm	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	45m	11:15am	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	45m	10:35am	Inverness Bus Station Stance 3	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Aviemore Rail Station	45m	2:55pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Aviemore to Inverness

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Inverness. The journey takes about 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

38mAverage Duration

25 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $20	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$11 - $42	Average Duration38m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $5	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Aviemore and Inverness?

Stops in Aviemore

A - Aviemore Rail Station

B - Aviemore Bus stop

Stops in Inverness

A - Farraline Park Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Aviemore to Inverness by bus

What is the distance between Aviemore and Inverness?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Aviemore to Inverness?
What are the best sights and things to do in Inverness?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$9

11/17

$8

Today

$7

11/19

$7

11/20

$6

11/21

$7

11/22

$7

11/23

$7

The cheapest trip from Aviemore to Inverness was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $16 for a bus ticket from Aviemore to Inverness based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 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.