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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 FlixBus, megabus or Scottish Citylink for the next days.

today
£12
tomorrow
£11
Sunday
£9
Monday
£8
Tuesday
£8
Wednesday
£9
Thursday
£9

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 40m 08:50 Inverness Coach Station 12:30 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy £12
FlixBus 3h 40m 13:20 Inverness Coach Station 17:00 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy £12
FlixBus 3h 40m 15:20 Inverness Coach Station 19:00 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy £12
megabus 3h 59m 15:00 Inverness Coach Station 18:59 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £22
megabus 3h 49m 16:10 Inverness Coach Station 19:59 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 5m 08:50 Inverness Coach Station 12:55 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £11
FlixBus 4h 5m 13:20 Inverness Coach Station 17:25 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £11
FlixBus 4h 5m 15:20 Inverness Coach Station 19:25 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £11
megabus 3h 49m 06:10 Inverness Coach Station 09:59 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £19
megabus 4h 1m 07:30 Inverness Coach Station 11:31 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 45m 07:20 Inverness Coach Station 11:05 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy £9
FlixBus 4h 40m 07:20 Inverness Coach Station 12:00 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy £9
FlixBus 8h 10m 08:50 Inverness Coach Station 17:00 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy £9
megabus 3h 49m 10:10 Inverness Coach Station 13:59 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £20
megabus 3h 59m 11:00 Inverness Coach Station 14:59 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 45m 07:20 Inverness Coach Station 11:05 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy £8
FlixBus 4h 40m 07:20 Inverness Coach Station 12:00 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy £8
FlixBus 8h 10m 08:50 Inverness Coach Station 17:00 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy £8
megabus 3h 49m 06:10 Inverness Coach Station 09:59 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £20
megabus 4h 1m 07:30 Inverness Coach Station 11:31 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 45m 07:20 Inverness Coach Station 11:05 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy £8
FlixBus 4h 40m 07:20 Inverness Coach Station 12:00 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy £8
FlixBus 8h 10m 08:50 Inverness Coach Station 17:00 Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy £8
megabus 3h 49m 06:10 Inverness Coach Station 09:59 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £19
megabus 4h 1m 07:30 Inverness Coach Station 11:31 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 5m 07:20 Inverness Coach Station 12:25 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £9
FlixBus 4h 10m 07:20 Inverness Coach Station 11:30 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £9
FlixBus 8h 35m 08:50 Inverness Coach Station 17:25 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £9
megabus 3h 49m 06:10 Inverness Coach Station 09:59 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £19
megabus 4h 1m 07:30 Inverness Coach Station 11:31 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 5m 07:20 Inverness Coach Station 12:25 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £9
FlixBus 8h 35m 08:50 Inverness Coach Station 17:25 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £9
FlixBus 4h 15m 10:45 Inverness Coach Station 15:00 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £9
megabus 3h 49m 06:10 Inverness Coach Station 09:59 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £19
megabus 4h 1m 07:30 Inverness Coach Station 11:31 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Inverness to Edinburgh is £8 on 08/12/2025. 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.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 57 daily coaches from Inverness to Edinburgh. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 37 daily coaches between Inverness and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 163 coaches from Inverness to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Inverness and Edinburgh, with 36 offers.

Facts about coaches from Inverness to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus, megabus and Scottish Citylink that travel 47 times every day by bus from Inverness to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus £8
Fastest Bus 3h 35m
Earliest Coach 06:10
Latest Coach 20:30
Daily Bus Connections 47 Ø
Distance 180.9 km
Coach Companies FlixBus, megabus and Scottish Citylink

Cheapest coach connections from Inverness to Edinburgh

Every day, 47 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 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£14
Saturday 06/12
£14
Sunday 07/12
£39
Monday 08/12
£12
Tuesday 09/12
£13
Wednesday 10/12
£11
Thursday 11/12
£11
Friday 12/12
£39
Saturday 13/12
£11
Sunday 14/12
£19
Monday 15/12
£11
Tuesday 16/12
£9
Wednesday 17/12
£9
Thursday 18/12
£10
Friday 19/12
£11
Saturday 20/12
£15
Sunday 21/12
£11
Monday 22/12
£10
Tuesday 23/12
£19
Wednesday 24/12
£19
Thursday 25/12
£14
Friday 26/12
£12
Saturday 27/12
£12
Sunday 28/12

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 £8, Monday 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 £8. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £19.

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.

megabus from Inverness to Edinburgh

megabus

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

Cheapest Price £19
Fastest Coach 3h 35m
Earliest Coach 06:10
Last Coach 20:30
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025

FlixBus from Inverness to Edinburgh

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £8
Fastest Coach 3h 40m
Earliest Coach 07:20
Last Coach 16:50
Daily Connections 25 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025

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.

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 £8 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 £8 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 47 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 megabus and takes 3h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £22. 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 06:10. 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 20:30. 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 Inverness - Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Inverness to Edinburgh can travel with FlixBus, megabus and Scottish Citylink. 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: FlixBus, megabus and Scottish Citylink.

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.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Inverness and to Edinburgh

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