There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Inverness 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 Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2h 23m£26–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2h 53m£12–20Drive 112.6 mi
- Drive from Perth to Invernesscar 112.6 mi
2h 12m£28–41Bus via Pitlochry
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to West End Car Parkbus Uk093 / ...
- Take the bus from West End Car Park to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
3h 22m£23–48
Perth to Inverness by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Inverness is to bus which costs £12 - £20 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Inverness is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £27 - £40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Perth station station and arriving at Inverness Union Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perth and arriving at Inverness. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Perth and Inverness is 117 miles. The road distance is 113.3 miles.
The best way to get from Perth to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £26 - £75.
The train from Perth to Inverness takes 2h 23m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Perth to Inverness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth to Inverness is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £26 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £20 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Street hourly. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £21–40
Bus from Park and Ride to West End Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–10
Bus from West End Car Park to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Park and Ride to West End Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from West End Car Park to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Perth to Inverness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Perth to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Inverness is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Perth to Inverness.
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