There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Loanhead 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 Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 21m£45–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
5h 14m£19–25Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
4h 59m£27–59Drive 161.9 mi
- Drive from Inverness to Loanheadcar 161.9 mi
3h 1m£41–59
Inverness to Loanhead by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Loanhead is to bus which costs £18 - £25 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness to Loanhead is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Loanhead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Muirfield Gardens via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Loanhead. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Inverness and Loanhead is 193 miles. The road distance is 162.9 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness to Loanhead without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £45 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Inverness to Loanhead, including transfers.
Inverness to Loanhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Inverness to Loanhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Inverness to Loanhead is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station, which costs £27 - £60 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–29 and the journey takes 4h. 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
- £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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Inverness to Loanhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Inverness to Loanhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Loanhead is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Inverness to Loanhead.
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