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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh Castle to Inverness

Composite routes from Edinburgh Castle to Inverness

Cheapest
2 h 51 min
Car
249 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Bus operators

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Email:
enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Train operators

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Inverness?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Inverness is to bus which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Inverness?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Inverness is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Inverness. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Inverness?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Inverness is 299 km. The road distance is 250 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Inverness without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $54.35 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Inverness?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness takes 3h 44m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Inverness bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Inverness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Inverness train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Castle to Inverness?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Inverness is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $54.35 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Inverness bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Inverness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Inverness train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Inverness is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Inverness.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Inverness?

Book your Edinburgh Castle to Inverness train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1050+ hotels available in Inverness. Prices start at $26.98 per night.
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