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Today19 Jun
from US$22
Tomorrow20 Jun
from US$24
Sat21 Jun
from US$21
Sun22 Jun
from US$21
Mon23 Jun
from US$17
Tue24 Jun
from US$17
Wed25 Jun
from US$17
Thu26 Jun
from US$17

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 20 June at
    Departure city: Inverness
    Departure location: Farraline Park Bus Station
    Arrival time: 20 June at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 20 June at
    Departure city: Inverness
    Departure location: Farraline Park Bus Station
    Arrival time: 20 June at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Bus Station
    Operated by: MegabusMegabus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 20 June at
    Departure city: Inverness
    Departure location: Farraline Park Bus Station
    Arrival time: 20 June at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Bus Station
    Operated by: MegabusMegabus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 20 June at
    Departure city: Inverness
    Departure location: Farraline Park Bus Station
    Arrival time: 20 June at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 20 June at
    Departure city: Inverness
    Departure location: Farraline Park Bus Station
    Arrival time: 20 June at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Bus Station
    Operated by: MegabusMegabus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Inverness to Edinburgh

Bus
Average priceUS$12 - US$38Average duration4h 21m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$24 - US$194Average duration3h 51m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$27 - US$27Average duration3h 10m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Inverness to Edinburgh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just US$27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 10mAverage duration
US$27Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Inverness to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$21
Average bus trip duration4h 21m
Number of daily buses61.26356589147287
Earliest bus departure06:10
Distance111 miles
Latest bus departure20:15

Inverness to Edinburgh Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Inverness - Edinburgh

  1. 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).

  2. 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
17/06
US$16
18/06
US$18
Today
US$18
20/06
US$20
21/06
US$18
22/06
US$18
23/06
US$13
24/06
US$13
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Inverness to Edinburgh was searched and found on 23 Jun 2025 with a price of US$13

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 US$13 to US$31 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 US$13, which is on 2025-06-23.

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 travelling 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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Inverness to Edinburgh will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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 travellers 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?

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