How far is Manchester from Inverness?

About 287 miles (463 km) separate Manchester and Inverness.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Manchester to Inverness leave from Shudehill and arrive at Farraline Park Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for 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 Dolphin and Seal Centre, Loch Ness, Culloden Moor Visitor Centre, Inverness Castle Garrison Encounter and Macallan Distillery.

Bus Manchester to Inverness from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Manchester to Inverness on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Shudehill	8h 33m	12:33pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	10h 34m	10:34pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Shudehill	9h 54m	10:34pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	10h 34m	10:34pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Shudehill	9h 54m	10:34pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Manchester to Inverness

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Inverness. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 50mAverage Duration

287 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $95	Average Duration12h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$44 - $74	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

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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.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4273 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $51

Megabus Manchester Inverness recent customer reviews

I didn’t realise that 1:50 was 1:50am not pm so I missed the bus and there were no buses left for me to take and no one available to help

Charissa V.

December 25, 2023

Everything went well only that I couldn't connect to the WiFi

Paul S.

August 8, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Inverness?

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Coach Station

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Stops in Inverness

A - Farraline Park Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Inverness by bus

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