What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Old Town?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Old Town is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Old Town?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Old Town is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Old Town?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station Stance 3 station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Old Town?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Inverness and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Inverness to Old Town?

The distance between Inverness and Old Town is 186 miles. The road distance is 157.2 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Old Town without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Old Town without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £55 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Old Town?

The train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 23m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Old Town bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Inverness to Old Town train from?

Inverness to Old Town train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Old Town?

The best way to get from Inverness to Old Town is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Inverness to Old Town bus arrive?

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

Where does the Inverness to Old Town train arrive?

Inverness to Old Town train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Old Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Old Town is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Inverness to Old Town.

How do I get a train ticket from Inverness to Old Town?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Inverness to Old Town?

Book your Inverness to Old Town bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Old Town?

There are 3017+ hotels available in Old Town.

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There are 3 ways to get from Inverness to Old Town by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
3h 23m
£55–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
4h 5m
£16–35
Drive 156.3 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Old Towncar 156.3 mi
2h 59m
£38–55

Inverness to Old Town by train

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3h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 185.2 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Old Town, Edinburgh, 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 £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Three other operators also service this route.

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