The average bus between Inverness and Bourton-on-the-Water takes 22h 51m and the fastest bus takes 19h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Inverness to Bourton-on-the-Water. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Inverness and Bourton-on-the-Water. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Bourton-on-the-Water at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 22h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Bourton-on-the-Water? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Bourton-on-the-Water. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Bourton-on-the-Water station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 51m.
Inverness to Bourton-on-the-Water bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Inverness to Bourton-on-the-Water bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.
The distance between Inverness and Bourton-on-the-Water is 641.9 km. The road distance is 864 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Rectory Lane via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, Lordswood Road, Arle Court Transport Hub, Promenade, and Royal Well Bus Station in around 14h 12m.