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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 Parks of Hamilton for the next days.
today
from £14
tomorrow
from £2
Sunday
from £8
Monday
from £8
Tuesday
from £8
Wednesday
from £2
Thursday
from £11

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 57m
    08:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    12:32
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £14
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 49m
    09:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    13:24
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £14
  • Parks of Hamilton
    3h 57m
    14:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    18:32
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    £14
  • Parks of Hamilton
    3h 57m
    14:35
    Inverness
    Montague Row
    18:32
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    09:20
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    14:35
    Edinburgh
    Royal Highland Centre
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    16:20
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    20:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £2
  • FlixBus
    4h 10m
    20:15
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    00:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £2
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 54m
    07:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    11:29
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £13
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 57m
    08:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    12:32
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £13
  • Parks of Hamilton
    3h 57m
    14:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    18:32
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    £13

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    16:20
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    20:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    4h 10m
    20:15
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    00:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 57m
    08:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    12:32
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £14
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 49m
    09:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    13:24
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £14
  • Parks of Hamilton
    3h 57m
    14:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    18:32
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    £14

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    16:20
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    20:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    4h 10m
    20:15
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    00:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 54m
    07:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    11:29
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £13
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 57m
    08:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    12:32
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £13
  • Parks of Hamilton
    3h 57m
    14:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    18:32
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    £13

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    09:20
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    13:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    16:20
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    20:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 57m
    08:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    12:32
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £11
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 49m
    09:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    13:24
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £11
  • Parks of Hamilton
    3h 57m
    14:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    18:32
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    £11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    09:20
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    13:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £2
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    16:20
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    20:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £2
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 57m
    08:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    12:32
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £11
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 49m
    09:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    13:24
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £11
  • Parks of Hamilton
    3h 57m
    14:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    18:32
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    £11

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 57m
    08:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    12:32
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £11
  • Scottish Citylink
    3h 49m
    09:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    13:24
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £11
  • Parks of Hamilton
    3h 57m
    14:35
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    18:32
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    £11
  • Parks of Hamilton
    3h 57m
    14:35
    Inverness
    Montague Row
    18:32
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    Parks of Hamilton
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    09:20
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    13:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13

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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 39 daily coaches from Inverness to Edinburgh. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 39 daily coaches between Inverness and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 140 coaches from Inverness to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Inverness and Edinburgh, with 35 offers.

Facts about coaches from Inverness to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and Parks of Hamilton that travel 39 times every day by bus from Inverness to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh starting from £2!

Cheapest Bus £2
Fastest Bus 3h 35m
Earliest Coach 06:10
Latest Coach 20:15
Daily Bus Connections 39 Ø
Distance 180.9 km
Coach Companies Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and Parks of Hamilton

Cheapest coach connections from Inverness to Edinburgh

Every day, 39 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 26/04/2024 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 22/04
Tuesday 23/04
Wednesday 24/04
Thursday 25/04
Friday 26/04
£14
Saturday 27/04
£2
Sunday 28/04
£8
Monday 29/04
£13
Tuesday 30/04
£11
Wednesday 01/05
£11
Thursday 02/05
£11
Friday 03/05
£16
Saturday 04/05
£2
Sunday 05/05
£10
Monday 06/05
£8
Tuesday 07/05
£10
Wednesday 08/05
£2
Thursday 09/05
£8
Friday 10/05
£8
Saturday 11/05
£8
Sunday 12/05
£8
Monday 13/05
£8
Tuesday 14/05
£8
Wednesday 15/05
£8
Thursday 16/05
£8
Friday 17/05
£8
Saturday 18/05
£8
Sunday 19/05

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 £2, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Inverness to Edinburgh. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Inverness to Edinburgh, with £2. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £2.

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

Scottish Citylink

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

Cheapest Price £11
Fastest Coach 3h 35m
Earliest Coach 06:10
Last Coach 20:00
Daily Connections 24 Ø
Found on 25/04/2024

Parks of Hamilton from Inverness to Edinburgh

Parks of Hamilton

Here you will find the key facts about the Parks of Hamilton bus route Inverness to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price £11
Fastest Coach 3h 57m
Earliest Coach 14:35
Last Coach 16:35
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 25/04/2024

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.

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 £2 and takes 4h 5m. 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 £2 to £27. 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 39 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 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £15. 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 20:15. 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 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 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 Parks of Hamilton.

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.

Alternate transport types from Inverness to Edinburgh

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Inverness to Edinburgh for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Inverness to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Inverness to Edinburgh for the next days.
  • ScotRail
    4h 6m
    08:43
    Inverness
    12:49
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £19
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    3h 40m
    09:40
    Inverness
    Central Station
    13:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £26
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    3h 19m
    07:55
    Inverness
    11:14
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    First Class
    from £43
  • ScotRail
    4h 41m
    04:54
    Inverness
    09:35
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    ScotRail
    First Class
    from £49

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