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Trip Overview

The average bus between The Kelpies and Inverness takes 5h 32m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from The Kelpies to Inverness. 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 32m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£22
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
5h 34m
£19–29

The Kelpies to Inverness bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between The Kelpies and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Kelpies is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Inverness at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Newlands Garage and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber4h 55m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber6h 14m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber5h 53m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber5h 30m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber4h 55m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber5h 47m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber5h 21m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber5h 5m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber4h 55m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber5h 47m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber5h 21m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber5h 5m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber4h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber6h 14m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber5h 53m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber5h 30m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber4h 55m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber6h 14m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber5h 53m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber5h 30m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber4h 55m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber5h 53m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber5h 38m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber5h 2m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber5h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 173.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between The Kelpies, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Street hourly. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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