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Edinburgh to Inverness Bus

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Min. trip duration

4 hr 5 mins

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Min. distance

159 miles

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Frequently asked questions

No need to print your ticket. Just show the QR code from your confirmation email or the FlixBus app to the driver when you board your coach from Edinburgh to Inverness.
FlixBus operates 6 coach stops in Edinburgh and 1 coach stop in Inverness. Check the map above to find your pickup and drop-off points.
All coaches from Edinburgh to Inverness are wheelchair accessible and equipped with boarding assistance. Service animals are welcome on board, and wheelchairs, walking aids, and other mobility devices travel free of charge. For full details, check our accessibility services page.
Coaches from Edinburgh to Inverness come with free Wi-Fi, power outlets, extra legroom, and onboard toilets. You can also reserve a seat during booking, subject to availability. For the full list, check our onboard services page.
The day's last coach departure from Edinburgh to Inverness is set for 16:15.
Coach tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness start from £9.98. For the best fares, book early or choose midweek departures.
The route between Edinburgh and Inverness generally takes about 4 hours 5 minutes by coach and covers approximately 160 miles.
On the coach from Edinburgh to Inverness, you can bring one carry-on (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) and one checked bag (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) at no extra cost. Need more? You can add extra luggage or a bicycle when you book. For full details, check our luggage page.
The first coach service from Edinburgh to Inverness is at 06:35.

Bus travel from Edinburgh to Inverness: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Edinburgh and Inverness starting from £9.98 (average ticket cost: £10.48).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Edinburgh to Inverness lasts approximately 4 hours 5 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Edinburgh and Inverness is 160 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules Edinburgh-Inverness: to check departure times of coaches between Edinburgh and Inverness, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 16 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Edinburgh, there are 6 coach stops. As for Inverness, it's served by a single stop: Inverness (Bus Station). You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart Edinburgh on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Inverness.