There are 7 ways to get from Inverness Castle to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, train, rideshare, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airportbus Ember
3h 27m£15–22Train
- Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
3h 55m£74–157Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Inverness Castle to Edinburgh-EDI153.5 mi
2h 49mDrive 153.5 mi
- Drive from Inverness Castle to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 153.5 mi
2h 49m£38–54Bus via Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ridebus M90
4h 20m£31–57Train via Stirling
- Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
4h 31m£70–154Train, bus
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus Ember
4h 31m£44–103
Inverness Castle to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Inverness Castle to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus which costs £15 - £22 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness Castle to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Edinburgh Airport. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness Castle to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Inverness Castle and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 154 miles. The road distance is 154.4 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness Castle to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs £15 - £22.
The bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airport takes 3h 24m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Inverness Castle to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.
Inverness Castle to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Inverness Castle to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs £15 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Inverness Castle, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 17m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stirling to Edinburgh Park
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Inverness to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £26–55
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Inverness Castle to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Inverness Castle to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Edinburgh Airport station.
Inverness Castle to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness Castle to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Inverness Castle to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3010+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Inverness Castle and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















