There are 5 ways to get from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh by bus, train, 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 via Inverness
best- Take the bus from Aberchalder to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
6h£56–99Drive 135.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Inverness-shire to Edinburghcar 135.1 mi
4h£34–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberchalder to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
6h 9m£72–159Bus
- Take the bus from Aberchalder to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 913
6h 44m£59–93Train
- Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
6h 48m£60–87
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Aberchalder and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Spean Bridge and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Inverness-shire and Edinburgh is 210 miles. The road distance is 135.8 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh without a car is to bus via Inverness which takes 6h and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Inverness-shire to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Aberchalder station.
Inverness-shire to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Spean Bridge station.
The best way to get from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh is to bus via Inverness which takes 6h and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £90 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Inverness-shire, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Aberchalder, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- 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
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberchalder to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberchalder to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberchalder to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Ember
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
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- 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
Bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £28–55
- 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
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Inverness-shire to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Inverness-shire to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness-shire to Edinburgh is 136 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh.
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