There are 5 ways to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Waverley by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 12m£57–152Bus via George Street
cheapest- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
5h 44m£18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
5h 16m£32–62Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Inverness-INV to Edinburgh Waverley159.9 mi
3h 6mDrive 159.9 mi
- Drive from Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Waverleycar 159.9 mi
3h 6m£39–56
Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Waverley by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Waverley is to bus via George Street which costs £18 - £25 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Waverley is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Waverley station. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Waverley. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Inverness Airport (INV) and Edinburgh Waverley is 199 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Waverley without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £55 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Waverley, including transfers.
Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Waverley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Waverley is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Inverness Airport (INV), Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Ember
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Inverness-INV to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Waverley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Waverley is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Inverness Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Waverley.
There are 3006+ hotels available in Edinburgh Waverley.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Inverness Airport (INV) and Edinburgh Waverley. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.