What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Midlothian?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Midlothian is to bus via Terminus which costs £18 - £25 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Midlothian?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Midlothian is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Midlothian?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Midlothian. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Shank Bridge via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Inverness to Midlothian?

The distance between Inverness and Midlothian is 199 miles. The road distance is 168.8 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Midlothian without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Midlothian without a car is to train and line 29 bus which takes 4h 38m and costs £45 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Midlothian?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Inverness to Midlothian, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Midlothian bus from?

Inverness to Midlothian bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Inverness to Midlothian bus arrive?

Inverness to Midlothian bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Midlothian?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Midlothian is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Inverness to Midlothian.

Where can I stay near Midlothian?

There are 2800+ hotels available in Midlothian.

Inverness to Midlothian - 4 ways to travel via train, line 29 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Midlothian by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 29 bus
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Terminusbus 29 / ...
4h 38m
£45–120
Bus via Terminus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
5h 31m
£19–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
5h 20m
£29–63
Drive 167.8 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Midlothiancar 167.8 mi
3h 9m
£42–61

Inverness to Midlothian by train, foot, and bus

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 197.6 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Midlothian, Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £18–28 and the journey takes 4h. Two other operators also service this route.

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