Bus routes from Edinburgh to Inverness
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Bus stations and stops in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Bus Station
Edinburgh Bus Station
EH1 3DQ Edinburgh
United Kingdom
EH1 3DQ Edinburgh
United Kingdom
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FlixBus services depart from Stances 13, 14 and 15.
NOTE: The UK090 service towards Glasgow departs from outside St Andrew’s House (the Scottish Government building) on Regent Road.
The bus station entrance is located between Louis Vuitton and Computershare. This station is wheelchair accessible.
Edinburgh (Ingliston Park & Ride)
Ingliston Park & Ride
Riding Park
EH28 8LS Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Riding Park
EH28 8LS Edinburgh
United Kingdom
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Services will depart from the main stop within the Park & Ride.
This stop is wheelchair accessible.
Edinburgh St Andrew's House
Regent Road
St Andrew's House
EH1 3DG Edinburgh
United Kingdom
St Andrew's House
EH1 3DG Edinburgh
United Kingdom
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NOTE: Only the UK090 service towards Glasgow departs from this stop. All other FlixBus services depart from Edinburgh Bus Station.
This stop is location outside the Scottish Government Building on Regent Road.
This stop is wheelchair accessible.
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Buses from Edinburgh to Inverness
Find the cheapest buses from Edinburgh to Inverness
It couldn’t be easier to book your travel from Edinburgh to Inverness with FlixBus - and when you book in advance, you can save money too!
FlixBus operates in 44 countries connecting 5000 destinations. So no matter where you want to go, we can take you there!
Ticket prices cost as little as $12.99, with an average price of $20.99. To get the cheapest tickets, book online in advance and avoid busy times like weekends and public holidays.
The distance between Edinburgh and Inverness is 253 km, which takes as little as 3 hours 45 minutes with our fastest rides.
Make your journey even easier with the FlixBus app. All your information will be saved for the next time you travel.
Traveling from Edinburgh to Inverness
No matter whether you want to travel first thing in the morning or late at night, you’ll find a journey to suit you with 7 ridesbetween Edinburgh and Inverness.
The first bus is at 6:35 am with the last bus leaving at 7:30 pm. The rides from Edinburgh to Inverness take a minimum of 3 hours 45 minutes; what’s more, when you travel by bus, you don’t need to worry about traffic or delays en route. Just relax and enjoy the journey with free WiFi and plenty of legroom.
You can pick up a bus ticket for just $12.99 - that’s way cheaper than traveling by any other method.
Buses are also a great choice for environmentally-conscious travelers. We’re working towards being 100% carbon neutral and offer all travelers the opportunity to offset their carbon emissions when booking their tickets. Simply select the “CO2 compensation" box when paying online and we’ll use all of the money to make a direct impact on the future of sustainable mobility.
Taking the bus from Edinburgh
Ready for your journey from Edinburgh?
Edinburgh has 3 stations and is well connected with buses to 20 destinations across the country.
No matter where you’re traveling from, you can find plenty of information on our website or by contacting FlixBus directly for travel information. We’ll do our best to make sure you’re well-equipped for your journey, so you can experience everything the trip has to offer.
Arriving in Inverness
Start planning your trip to Inverness now. Never visited before? Here’s all you need to know.
Inverness is one of the best-connected cities, so you’re not short on choices of how to get here.
FlixBus has one bus stop in Inverness, connecting 6 cities.
Never miss a beat as you sample the sights and culture synonymous with this city. Now is the time to hop aboard FlixBus and explore!
What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Edinburgh to Inverness
Traveling from Edinburgh to Inverness is quick, clean and comfortable - and it couldn’t be easier to book a ticket. You can book online via the website, on our app, in person at a FlixShop or using Google Assistant.
We accept card payment as well as Paypal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay, but there are many more payment options that you can choose from.
The easiest way to book your ticket is using our app. You’ll be able to make your reservation within seconds and there’s no need to print and carry the ticket with you, as your phone will be your ticket.
Want to sit beside family or friends or keep the space beside you free? Need easy access to the toilet or a table to get on with some work whilst traveling? You can reserve a seat when you book on the app or website, and you can choose from a variety of seat options including a table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.
Once you’re settled in your seat, you can sit back and relax with plenty of onboard services to help you make the most of your trip. Most of our buses have onboard Wifi and an entertainment system so you can catch up on your favorite shows or listen to audiobooks. We’ve also got toilets onboard, as well as power outlets.
What’s more, you get a generous luggage allowance when you travel with FlixBus with one carry-on bag and one checked bag, so you can bring everything you need for your trip.
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