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Trip Overview

The average bus between Inverness Airport (INV) and Edinburgh takes 5h 25m and the fastest bus takes 4h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 25m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Inverness Airport (INV) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness Airport (INV) is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Queensgate and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 3m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 15m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus5h 47m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 55m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 15m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus5h 47m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 15m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 58m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus5h 47m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus5h 12m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 10m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 40m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandPark's of Hamilton5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 15m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus5h 47m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 55m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 15m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus5h 47m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 55m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus5h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Inverness Airport (INV), Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £19–29 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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