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How to get fromEdinburgh Waverley to Invernessby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    3h 43m
    £60–150

  2. Bus via George Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    4h 17m
    £16–23

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    4h 17m
    £24–60

  4. Drive 156.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesscar car 156.2 mi
    3h
    £38–55

  5. Bus via Shandwick Place

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    4h 31m
    £25–62

Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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