Bus and Coach from Inverness to Edinburgh: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Inverness to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Inverness to Edinburgh from various bus operators like Scottish Citylink, FlixBus or megabus for the next days.

today

£13

tomorrow

£11

Monday

£11

Tuesday

£11

Wednesday

£11

Thursday

£10

Friday

£11

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 34m	07:20	Inverness	Coach Station	12:54	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2026 07:20:00 to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2026 12:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 34m
FlixBus	5h 34m	12:50	Inverness	Coach Station	18:24	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2026 12:50:00 to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2026 18:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 34m
megabus	4h 4m	10:55	Inverness	Coach Station	14:59	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£16	A Bus from megabus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2026 10:55:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2026 14:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 4m
megabus	3h 54m	12:05	Inverness	Coach Station	15:59	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£16	A Bus from megabus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2026 12:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2026 15:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 54m
Scottish Citylink	3h 55m	15:00	Inverness	Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Barnton Junction	Economy	£28	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2026 15:00:00 to Barnton Junction, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2026 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 34m	07:20	Inverness	Coach Station	12:54	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 02/08/2026 07:20:00 to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2026 12:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 34m
FlixBus	5h 39m	10:45	Inverness	Coach Station	16:24	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 02/08/2026 10:45:00 to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2026 16:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 39m
megabus	3h 59m	06:00	Inverness	Coach Station	09:59	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£16	A Bus from megabus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 02/08/2026 06:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2026 09:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
megabus	4h 6m	07:25	Inverness	Coach Station	11:31	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£16	A Bus from megabus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 02/08/2026 07:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2026 11:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m
Scottish Citylink	3h 38m	15:00	Inverness	Coach Station	18:38	Edinburgh	Barnton Junction	Economy	£28	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 02/08/2026 15:00:00 to Barnton Junction, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2026 18:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 38m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 34m	07:20	Inverness	Coach Station	12:54	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 03/08/2026 07:20:00 to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/08/2026 12:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 34m
FlixBus	5h 44m	10:45	Inverness	Coach Station	16:29	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 03/08/2026 10:45:00 to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/08/2026 16:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 44m
megabus	3h 59m	06:00	Inverness	Coach Station	09:59	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£16	A Bus from megabus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 03/08/2026 06:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/08/2026 09:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
megabus	4h 6m	07:25	Inverness	Coach Station	11:31	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£16	A Bus from megabus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 03/08/2026 07:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/08/2026 11:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m
Scottish Citylink	3h 38m	15:00	Inverness	Coach Station	18:38	Edinburgh	Barnton Junction	Economy	£28	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 03/08/2026 15:00:00 to Barnton Junction, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/08/2026 18:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 38m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 34m	07:20	Inverness	Coach Station	12:54	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 04/08/2026 07:20:00 to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/08/2026 12:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 34m
FlixBus	5h 41m	12:50	Inverness	Coach Station	18:31	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 04/08/2026 12:50:00 to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/08/2026 18:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 41m
megabus	3h 59m	06:00	Inverness	Coach Station	09:59	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£16	A Bus from megabus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 04/08/2026 06:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/08/2026 09:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
megabus	4h 6m	07:25	Inverness	Coach Station	11:31	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£16	A Bus from megabus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 04/08/2026 07:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/08/2026 11:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m
Scottish Citylink	3h 38m	15:00	Inverness	Coach Station	18:38	Edinburgh	Barnton Junction	Economy	£28	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 04/08/2026 15:00:00 to Barnton Junction, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/08/2026 18:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 38m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 40m	07:20	Inverness	Coach Station	12:00	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 05/08/2026 07:20:00 to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/08/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus	3h 45m	07:20	Inverness	Coach Station	11:05	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 05/08/2026 07:20:00 to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/08/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
megabus	3h 59m	06:00	Inverness	Coach Station	09:59	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£16	A Bus from megabus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 05/08/2026 06:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/08/2026 09:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
megabus	4h 6m	07:25	Inverness	Coach Station	11:31	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£16	A Bus from megabus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 05/08/2026 07:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/08/2026 11:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m
Scottish Citylink	3h 55m	15:00	Inverness	Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Barnton Junction	Economy	£28	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 05/08/2026 15:00:00 to Barnton Junction, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/08/2026 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 45m	07:20	Inverness	Coach Station	11:05	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 06/08/2026 07:20:00 to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/08/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	7h 45m	09:15	Inverness	Coach Station	17:00	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 06/08/2026 09:15:00 to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/08/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
megabus	3h 59m	06:00	Inverness	Coach Station	09:59	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£16	A Bus from megabus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 06/08/2026 06:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/08/2026 09:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
megabus	4h 6m	07:25	Inverness	Coach Station	11:31	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£16	A Bus from megabus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 06/08/2026 07:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/08/2026 11:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m
Scottish Citylink	3h 55m	15:00	Inverness	Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Barnton Junction	Economy	£28	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 06/08/2026 15:00:00 to Barnton Junction, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/08/2026 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 34m	07:20	Inverness	Coach Station	12:54	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 07/08/2026 07:20:00 to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/08/2026 12:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 34m
FlixBus	5h 44m	10:45	Inverness	Coach Station	16:29	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 07/08/2026 10:45:00 to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/08/2026 16:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 44m
megabus	3h 59m	06:00	Inverness	Coach Station	09:59	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£16	A Bus from megabus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 07/08/2026 06:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/08/2026 09:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
megabus	4h 6m	07:25	Inverness	Coach Station	11:31	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£16	A Bus from megabus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 07/08/2026 07:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/08/2026 11:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m
Scottish Citylink	3h 55m	15:00	Inverness	Coach Station	18:55	Edinburgh	Barnton Junction	Economy	£28	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 07/08/2026 15:00:00 to Barnton Junction, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/08/2026 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Inverness to Edinburgh is £10 on 18/08/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Inverness and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Inverness and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 120 daily coaches from Inverness to Edinburgh. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 82 daily coaches between Inverness and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 374 coaches from Inverness to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Inverness and Edinburgh, with 84 offers.

Facts about coaches from Inverness to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus that travel 107 times every day by bus from Inverness to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus	£10
Fastest Bus	3h 22m
Earliest Coach	06:00
Latest Coach	20:25
Daily Bus Connections	107 Ø
Distance	180.9 km
Coach Companies	Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus

Cheapest coach connections from Inverness to Edinburgh

Every day, 107 buses from 3 coach companies leave Inverness for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/08/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 27/07

Tuesday 28/07

Wednesday 29/07

Thursday 30/07

Friday 31/07

Saturday 01/08

£16

Sunday 02/08

£30

Monday 03/08

£13

Tuesday 04/08

£13

Wednesday 05/08

£11

Thursday 06/08

£13

Friday 07/08

£13

Saturday 08/08

£16

Sunday 09/08

£13

Monday 10/08

£10

Tuesday 11/08

£12

Wednesday 12/08

£12

Thursday 13/08

£40

Friday 14/08

£11

Saturday 15/08

£11

Sunday 16/08

£12

Monday 17/08

£40

Tuesday 18/08

£10

Wednesday 19/08

£40

Thursday 20/08

£28

Friday 21/08

£29

Saturday 22/08

£14

Sunday 23/08

The cheapest time to travel from Inverness to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £10, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Inverness to Edinburgh. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £11.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Inverness to Edinburgh, with £10. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

How to save money travelling from Inverness to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Inverness to Edinburgh, 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 Inverness to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Inverness to Edinburgh

These are the most booked bus companies between Inverness to Edinburgh from our users.

Scottish Citylink from Inverness to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	£28
Fastest Coach	3h 22m
Earliest Coach	06:00
Last Coach	20:25
Daily Connections	50 Ø
Found on	01/08/2026

FlixBus from Inverness to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	£10
Fastest Coach	3h 40m
Earliest Coach	07:20
Last Coach	16:50
Daily Connections	40 Ø
Found on	31/07/2026

megabus from Inverness to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	£16
Fastest Coach	3h 40m
Earliest Coach	10:55
Last Coach	20:25
Daily Connections	15 Ø
Found on	01/08/2026

All bus stations and stops in Inverness and Edinburgh

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Inverness and Edinburgh.

Coach Station

Margaret St

Raigmore Hospital

Montague Row

UHI

University of Highlands and Islands

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

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 Inverness to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Inverness to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Inverness to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Inverness to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Inverness to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Inverness to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Inverness - Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Inverness - Edinburgh bus trip is available from £10 and takes 3h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Inverness to Edinburgh is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £45. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Inverness to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 107 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Inverness take?

The quickest coach from Inverness to Edinburgh is provided by Scottish Citylink and takes 3h 22m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £29. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Inverness to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Inverness at 06:00. 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 Inverness to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Inverness at 20:25. 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 Inverness - Edinburgh route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Edinburgh?

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

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Inverness Edinburgh 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 Inverness Edinburgh 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 Inverness to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Inverness to Edinburgh?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 107 daily trips between Inverness and Edinburgh. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Inverness and to Edinburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Inverness and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!