There are 4 ways to get from Midlothian to Inverness by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
5h 11m£45–127Line 29 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminus to Frederick Streetbus 29
- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
6h 11m£18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
5h 13m£29–67Drive 167.7 mi
- Drive from Midlothian to Invernesscar 167.7 mi
3h 9m£42–61
Midlothian to Inverness by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Midlothian to Inverness is to line 29 bus and bus which costs £18 - £26 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Midlothian to Inverness is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Midlothian to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Shank Bridge and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Midlothian to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Gorebridge and arriving at Inverness via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Midlothian and Inverness is 198 miles. The road distance is 168.7 miles.
The best way to get from Midlothian to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £40 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Midlothian to Inverness, including transfers.
Midlothian to Inverness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Midlothian to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Midlothian to Inverness is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Midlothian, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
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More Questions & Answers
Midlothian to Inverness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Midlothian to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Midlothian to Inverness is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Midlothian to Inverness.
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