What is the travel distance from Inverness to Edinburgh?

Inverness and Edinburgh are 113 miles (182 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Inverness to Edinburgh start their journey at Farraline Park Bus Station and wind up at 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 Edinburgh?

Once in Edinburgh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Edinburgh Castle, Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Scottish Seabird Centre, Princes Street Gardens and The Edinburgh Dungeon.

Bus Inverness to Edinburgh from $11 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayJul 28

from $23

TomorrowJul 29

from $21

WedJul 30

from $20

ThuJul 31

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from $22

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 29 at 8:10pm
Departure city: Inverness
Departure location: Farraline Park Bus Station
Arrival time: July 30 at 12:15am
Destination city: Edinburgh
Destination location: Bus Station
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 5m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 29 at 8:10pm
Departure city: Inverness
Departure location: Farraline Park Bus Station
Arrival time: July 29 at 11:45pm
Destination city: Edinburgh
Destination location: Bus Station
Operated by: Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 35m
Departure time: July 29 at 6:10am
Departure city: Inverness
Departure location: Farraline Park Bus Station
Arrival time: July 29 at 9:59am
Destination city: Edinburgh
Destination location: Bus Station
Operated by: Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 49m
Departure time: July 29 at 7:20am
Departure city: Inverness
Departure location: Farraline Park Bus Station
Arrival time: July 29 at 11:30am
Destination city: Edinburgh
Destination location: Bus Station
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 10m
Departure time: July 29 at 7:20am
Departure city: Inverness
Departure location: Farraline Park Bus Station
Arrival time: July 29 at 11:19am
Destination city: Edinburgh
Destination location: Bus Station
Operated by: Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 59m

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $67	Average Duration4h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$23 - $195	Average Duration3h 51m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $28	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Inverness to Edinburgh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest ticket

8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Inverness to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$21

Average bus trip duration4h 25m

Number of daily buses65

Earliest bus departure6:10am

Distance111 miles (178 km)

Latest bus departure8:10pm

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Megabus UK

3.5/54,209 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Customers have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting its punctuality and reliability. They appreciated the professional drivers, clean and comfortable buses, as well as amenities like USB chargers. Some users mentioned that a break during the journey would be beneficial. Overall, travelers found it to be a great value for money experience.

Megabus Inverness Edinburgh recent customer reviews

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.

November 23, 2024

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

David A.

June 8, 2024

We tried to ask the driver multiple times if they could turn the air conditioner down so it wasn’t so cold. People had multiple jackets on because the air was SOOO cold. Please instruct drivers to listen to passengers when they say that it is freezing in the bus.

Matthew E.

July 18, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/59,771 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

Flixbus Inverness Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Brilliant Comfortable seats Bathroom Chargers for phone Table Great experience

Fiona K.

June 30, 2025

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Inverness to Edinburgh Bus

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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 for your trip Inverness - Edinburgh

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

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

Best price found

07/26

$20

07/27

$22

Today

$20

07/29

$17

07/30

$16

07/31

$16

08/01

$18

08/02

$18

The cheapest trip from Inverness to Edinburgh was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $16

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 $16 to $35 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 $16 which is on 2025-07-30.

Usually MEGB 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Inverness to Edinburgh.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Inverness to Edinburgh, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Inverness to Edinburgh will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Inverness to Edinburgh?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4h 25m	Avg Price$21	Daily Departures65
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 51m	Avg Price$89	Daily Departures26
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 10m	Avg Price$28	Daily Departures1

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Bus Inverness to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

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Megabus Inverness Edinburgh recent customer reviews

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Inverness to Edinburgh Bus

Where are the popular stops in Inverness and Edinburgh?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Inverness - Edinburgh

What is the travel distance from Inverness to Edinburgh?

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Inverness to Edinburgh?

Will you be returning to Inverness by bus?

You can also go to Edinburgh by train

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

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