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Compare all timetables for the bus from Inverness to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Inverness to Edinburgh from various bus operators like Scottish Citylink, FlixBus or megabus for the next days.

today
$15
tomorrow
$13
Friday
$17
Saturday
$17
Sunday
$17
Monday
$15
Tuesday
$15

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 0m 3:20 PM Inverness Bus Station 7:20 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $15
FlixBus 4h 0m 1:05 PM Inverness Bus Station 5:05 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $16
megabus 4h 40m 8:25 PM Inverness Bus Station 1:05 AM Edinburgh N St David St  Economy $19
megabus 3h 54m 12:05 PM Inverness Bus Station 3:59 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $20
Scottish Citylink 4h 28m 4:05 PM Inverness Bus Station 8:33 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $37

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 40m 7:20 AM Inverness Bus Station 12:00 PM Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy $13
FlixBus 3h 45m 7:20 AM Inverness Bus Station 11:05 AM Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy $13
megabus 4h 6m 7:25 AM Inverness Bus Station 11:31 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $18
megabus 4h 4m 8:55 AM Inverness Bus Station 12:59 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $18
Scottish Citylink 3h 38m 6:00 AM Inverness Bus Station 9:38 AM Edinburgh Barnton Junction  Economy $37

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 0m 9:15 AM Inverness Bus Station 1:15 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $17
FlixBus 4h 0m 1:05 PM Inverness Bus Station 5:05 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $17
megabus 4h 6m 7:25 AM Inverness Bus Station 11:31 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $18
megabus 4h 4m 8:55 AM Inverness Bus Station 12:59 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $18
Scottish Citylink 3h 38m 6:00 AM Inverness Bus Station 9:38 AM Edinburgh Barnton Junction  Economy $37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Inverness to Edinburgh via Aviemore, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Scottish Citylink
      3h 40m
      0
      8:25 PM
      Inverness
      Bus Station
      9:08 PM
      Aviemore
      Train Station
      0
      Scottish Citylink
      Economy
      $3
      • Waiting Time 0h 2m
    • megabus
      2h 55m
      0
      9:10 PM
      Aviemore
      Bus Stop
      12:05 AM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 0h 2m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 40m 3:20 PM Inverness Bus Station 7:00 PM Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy $17
FlixBus 4h 0m 9:15 AM Inverness Bus Station 1:15 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $17
megabus 4h 13m 7:30 AM Inverness Bus Station 11:43 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $18
megabus 4h 8m 9:35 AM Inverness Bus Station 1:43 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $18
Scottish Citylink 3h 34m 6:05 AM Inverness Bus Station 9:39 AM Edinburgh Barnton Junction  Economy $37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Inverness to Edinburgh via Aviemore, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Scottish Citylink
      3h 40m
      0
      8:25 PM
      Inverness
      Bus Station
      9:08 PM
      Aviemore
      Train Station
      0
      Scottish Citylink
      Economy
      $3
      • Waiting Time 0h 2m
    • megabus
      2h 55m
      0
      9:10 PM
      Aviemore
      Bus Stop
      12:05 AM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 0h 6m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 0m 9:15 AM Inverness Bus Station 1:15 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $17
FlixBus 4h 0m 1:05 PM Inverness Bus Station 5:05 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $17
megabus 4h 13m 7:30 AM Inverness Bus Station 11:43 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $18
megabus 4h 8m 9:35 AM Inverness Bus Station 1:43 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $18
Scottish Citylink 3h 50m 6:05 AM Inverness Bus Station 9:55 AM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Economy $37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Inverness to Edinburgh via Aviemore, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Scottish Citylink
      3h 40m
      0
      8:25 PM
      Inverness
      Bus Station
      9:08 PM
      Aviemore
      Train Station
      0
      Scottish Citylink
      Economy
      $3
      • Waiting Time 0h 2m
    • megabus
      2h 55m
      0
      9:10 PM
      Aviemore
      Bus Stop
      12:05 AM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 0m 9:15 AM Inverness Bus Station 1:15 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $15
FlixBus 4h 0m 1:05 PM Inverness Bus Station 5:05 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $15
megabus 4h 6m 7:25 AM Inverness Bus Station 11:31 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $18
megabus 4h 4m 8:55 AM Inverness Bus Station 12:59 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $18
Scottish Citylink 3h 34m 6:05 AM Inverness Bus Station 9:39 AM Edinburgh Barnton Junction  Economy $37

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 13m 7:35 AM Inverness Bus Station 12:48 PM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $15
FlixBus 5h 13m 11:10 AM Inverness Bus Station 4:23 PM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $15
megabus 4h 13m 7:30 AM Inverness Bus Station 11:43 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $18
megabus 4h 8m 9:35 AM Inverness Bus Station 1:43 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $18
Scottish Citylink 3h 34m 6:05 AM Inverness Bus Station 9:39 AM Edinburgh Barnton Junction  Economy $37

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Inverness to Edinburgh is $12 on 11/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Inverness and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Inverness and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 151 daily buses from Inverness to Edinburgh. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 83 daily coaches between Inverness and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 425 buses from Inverness to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Inverness and Edinburgh, with 133 offers.

Facts about the bus from Inverness to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus that travel 131 times every day by bus from Inverness to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 3h 22m
Earliest Bus 12:05 PM
Latest Bus 8:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes 131 Ø
Distance 112.5 miles
Bus Companies Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus

Cheapest bus connections from Inverness to Edinburgh

Every day, 131 buses from 3 bus companies leave Inverness for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/21/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 10/18
Monday 10/19
Tuesday 10/20
Wednesday 10/21
$15
Thursday 10/22
$15
Friday 10/23
$17
Saturday 10/24
$18
Sunday 10/25
$37
Monday 10/26
$39
Tuesday 10/27
$15
Wednesday 10/28
$15
Thursday 10/29
$19
Friday 10/30
$15
Saturday 10/31
$22
Sunday 11/01
$15
Monday 11/02
$15
Tuesday 11/03
$13
Wednesday 11/04
$12
Thursday 11/05
$13
Friday 11/06
$13
Saturday 11/07
$15
Sunday 11/08
$18
Monday 11/09
$19
Tuesday 11/10
$12
Wednesday 11/11
$13
Thursday 11/12
$13
Friday 11/13
$17
Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Inverness to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $12, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Inverness to Edinburgh. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Inverness to Edinburgh, with $13. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.

How to save money travelling from Inverness to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Inverness to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Inverness to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Inverness to Edinburgh

These are the most booked bus companies between Inverness to Edinburgh from our users.

megabus from Inverness to Edinburgh

megabus

Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Inverness to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price $18
Fastest Bus 3h 40m
Earliest Bus 12:05 PM
Last Bus 8:35 PM
Daily Connections 25 Ø
Found on 10/20/2026

Scottish Citylink from Inverness to Edinburgh

Scottish Citylink

Here you will find the key facts about the Scottish Citylink bus route Inverness to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price $37
Fastest Bus 3h 22m
Earliest Bus 12:05 PM
Last Bus 8:35 PM
Daily Connections 76 Ø
Found on 10/20/2026

FlixBus from Inverness to Edinburgh

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Inverness to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price $13
Fastest Bus 3h 40m
Earliest Bus 1:05 PM
Last Bus 5:00 PM
Daily Connections 30 Ø
Found on 10/19/2026

All bus stations and stops in Inverness and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Inverness and Edinburgh.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Inverness to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Inverness to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Inverness to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Inverness to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Inverness to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Inverness to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Inverness Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 4h 40m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Inverness to Edinburgh?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $52. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Inverness to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Inverness to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 131 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Inverness to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Inverness to Edinburgh is offered by Scottish Citylink and takes 3h 22m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $37. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Inverness to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Inverness starts at 12:05 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Inverness to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Inverness for Edinburgh starts at 8:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Inverness Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Inverness to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Inverness and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus.

What can I take with me on the Inverness to Edinburgh bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Inverness Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Inverness Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Inverness to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Inverness to Edinburgh?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 131 daily trips between Inverness and Edinburgh. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Inverness to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 131 trips between Inverness and Edinburgh change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Inverness to Edinburgh

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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