There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
4h 39m£56–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
4h 40m£16–24Drive 153 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Gateway to Invernesscar 153 mi
2h 51m£38–55Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
5h 4m£26–62
Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness is to bus which costs £15 - £25 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Maybury Road and arriving at Inverness Union Street via Edinburgh Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Gateway and arriving at Inverness via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Edinburgh Gateway and Inverness is 168 miles. The road distance is 153.9 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness, including transfers.
Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Gateway station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Gateway, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness via Perth in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Street hourly. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Gateway to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Ember
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness.
Book your Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1410+ hotels available in Inverness.




