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Which bus from Edinburgh to Inverness is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Edinburgh to Inverness. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus, Scottish Citylink or Parks of Hamilton. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £12
tomorrow
from £9
Tuesday
from £9
Wednesday
from £9
Thursday
from £9
Friday
from £9
Saturday
from £10

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    14:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    20:55
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    15:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    23:40
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    4h 10m
    0
    19:30
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    23:40
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    15:05
    Edinburgh
    Ingliston Park & Ride
    20:55
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    13:20
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Inverness via Perth, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 45m
      0
      07:05
      Edinburgh
      Ingliston Park & Ride
      08:00
      Perth
      Broxden Park and Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      08:10
      Perth
      Broxden Park and Ride
      10:50
      Inverness
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    0
    15:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    19:20
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    4h 10m
    0
    19:30
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    23:40
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    4h 10m
    0
    13:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    17:25
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    4h 15m
    0
    06:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    10:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    06:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    14:55
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 10m
    0
    13:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    17:25
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    0
    15:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    19:20
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • Scottish Citylink
    4h 1m
    0
    07:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    11:11
    Inverness
    Montague Row
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £11
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 48m
    0
    08:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    11:58
    Inverness
    Montague Row
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £11
  • Parks of Hamilton
    3h 58m
    0
    11:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    15:08
    Inverness
    Montague Row
    0
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    £11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 10m
    0
    13:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    17:25
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    4h 10m
    0
    19:30
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    23:40
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    06:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    14:55
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    4h 15m
    0
    06:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    10:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    07:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    14:55
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 10m
    0
    13:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    17:25
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    4h 10m
    0
    19:30
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    23:40
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    06:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    14:55
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    4h 15m
    0
    06:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    10:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    13:20
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 10m
    0
    19:30
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    23:40
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    0
    15:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    19:20
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    4h 15m
    0
    06:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    10:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    06:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    14:55
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    07:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    14:55
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    13:20
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    4h 10m
    0
    13:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    17:25
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    0
    15:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    19:20
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    4h 20m
    0
    16:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    20:55
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    4h 10m
    0
    19:30
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    23:40
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Edinburgh and Inverness?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Edinburgh to Inverness. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 37 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Inverness. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 23 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Inverness.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 88 coaches from Edinburgh to Inverness, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Inverness, with 9 offers.

All facts for Edinburgh to Inverness bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and Parks of Hamilton that travel daily 25 times by bus from Edinburgh to Inverness in one click. Book your Edinburgh to Inverness bus ticket starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus £9
Fastest Bus 3h 45m
Earliest Coach 06:35
Latest Coach 19:30
Daily Bus Connections 25 Ø
Distance 180.9 km
Coach Companies FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and Parks of Hamilton

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness?

Every day, 25 buses from 3 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Inverness. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 23/03/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 17/03
Tuesday 18/03
Wednesday 19/03
Thursday 20/03
Friday 21/03
Saturday 22/03
Sunday 23/03
£25
Monday 24/03
£9
Tuesday 25/03
£17
Wednesday 26/03
£9
Thursday 27/03
£9
Friday 28/03
£18
Saturday 29/03
£10
Sunday 30/03
£18
Monday 31/03
£17
Tuesday 01/04
£7
Wednesday 02/04
£9
Thursday 03/04
£8
Friday 04/04
£17
Saturday 05/04
£9
Sunday 06/04
£17
Monday 07/04
£9
Tuesday 08/04
£9
Wednesday 09/04
£9
Thursday 10/04
£7
Friday 11/04
£9
Saturday 12/04
£9
Sunday 13/04

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Inverness

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Inverness, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £9, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Inverness. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £12.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness, with £9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £10.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Inverness

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Inverness in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Edinburgh to Inverness, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Edinburgh to Inverness are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Edinburgh to Inverness?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Edinburgh to Inverness timetable.

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Inverness

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Edinburgh to Inverness:

Cheapest Price £9
Fastest Coach 3h 45m
Earliest Coach 06:35
Last Coach 19:30
Daily Connections 23 Ø
Found on 23/03/2025

Scottish Citylink from Edinburgh to Inverness

Scottish Citylink

Here you will find the key facts about the Scottish Citylink bus route Edinburgh to Inverness:

Cheapest Price £11
Fastest Coach 3h 48m
Earliest Coach 07:10
Last Coach 19:10
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 02/03/2025
In total 3 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Inverness

Here is a map with all coach stations in Edinburgh and Inverness. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Edinburgh to Inverness? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Inverness.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Edinburgh to Inverness

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Edinburgh to Inverness. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Edinburgh to Inverness bus

How much does a Edinburgh Inverness coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh Inverness bus trip is available from £9 and takes 4h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Inverness?

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £18. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Inverness.

How many connections are available for the Edinburgh Inverness route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Inverness is offered by roughly 25 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Inverness from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Inverness is provided by FlixBus and takes 3h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £17. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Inverness?

The earliest bus to Inverness departs from Edinburgh at 06:35. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Edinburgh to Inverness?

The latest bus to Inverness departs from Edinburgh at 19:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Edinburgh Inverness route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to Inverness can travel with FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and Parks of Hamilton. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Inverness?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Inverness by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and Parks of Hamilton.

What can I take with me on the bus to Inverness from Edinburgh?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Edinburgh Inverness bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Inverness bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Inverness on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Inverness

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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