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The cheapest and fastest buses from Aberdeen to Inverness

Showing times and prices for May 14

Cheapest price

€18

Average price

€24

Fastest journey

3 h 17 m

Average duration

3 h 21 m

Buses per day

Distance

133 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Aberdeen to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Aberdeen to Inverness will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.

Fast buses

Of the 42 buses that leave Aberdeen for Inverness on Wed, May 14, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, May 14 the direct buses cover the 133 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .

On Wed, May 14 the slowest buses will take 3 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBus · FlixBus

05:00PM6h25

Aberdeen, Guild Street

11:25PMInverness, Bus Station

€181One-way

1 transfer

FlixBus · FlixBus

06:00PM5h25

Aberdeen, Guild Street

11:25PMInverness, Bus Station

€181One-way

1 transfer

FlixBus · FlixBus

04:00PM7h25

Aberdeen, Guild Street

11:25PMInverness, Bus Station

€181One-way

1 transfer

FlixBus · FlixBus

08:00AM8h50

Aberdeen, Guild Street

04:50PMInverness, Bus Station

€201One-way

1 transfer

FlixBus · FlixBus

11:00AM8h20

Aberdeen, Guild Street

07:20PMInverness, Bus Station

€201One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Inverness

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Bus	Most popular Train
€18 Average price Cheapest	€38 Average price
6h 28m Average duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 47m Average duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Aberdeen to Inverness bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, May 13

Last updated at 7:57 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
	8:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street	3h17	11:47 PM Inverness, Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, May 14
FlixBus · FlixBus	4:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	7h50	12:20 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	4:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	5h20	9:50 AM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	5:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	8h55	1:55 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	5:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	4h50	9:50 AM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	5:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	6h50	12:20 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
	6:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	3h23	9:23 AM Inverness, Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	6:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	5h50	12:20 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	7:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	8h50	3:50 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	7:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	6h55	1:55 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	7:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	6h25	1:55 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	7:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	4h50	12:20 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	8:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	7h50	3:50 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	8:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	5h55	1:55 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	8:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	9h50	6:20 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
	8:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	3h23	11:53 AM Inverness, Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	8:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	7h55	4:25 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	10:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	8h20	6:20 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	10:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	5h50	3:50 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	10:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	6h25	4:25 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	10:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	5h55	4:25 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	10:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	9h25	7:55 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
	10:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	3h23	1:53 PM Inverness, Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	10:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	5h20	3:50 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	11:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	5h25	4:25 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	11:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street	7h20	6:20 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	12:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street	10h25	10:25 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	12:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street	6h20	6:20 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	12:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street	7h25	7:55 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	12:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street	5h50	6:20 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
	12:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street	3h23	3:53 PM Inverness, Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	1:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street	9h25	10:25 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	1:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street	5h20	6:20 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	1:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street	6h55	7:55 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	2:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street	8h25	10:25 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
	2:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street	3h23	5:53 PM Inverness, Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	2:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street	5h25	7:55 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	3:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street	7h25	10:25 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	4:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street	6h25	10:25 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
	4:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street	3h28	7:58 PM Inverness, Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	5:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street	5h25	10:25 PM Inverness, Bus Station	1 transfer
	6:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street	3h17	9:47 PM Inverness, Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Aberdeen to Inverness

United Kingdom

Buses from Aberdeen to Inverness run on average 26 times per day, taking around 5h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

132 km

Average bus duration

5h 58m

Cheapest ticket price

€12

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 17m

First bus

05:30

Last bus

21:30

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, ScotRail and FlixBus Aberdeen to Inverness

Buy your official Megabus, ScotRail and FlixBus coach tickets to Inverness from Aberdeen from €13 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

Coach information from Aberdeen to Inverness with ScotRail:

Average Duration: 2 h 11 min
Cheapest Price: €13
ScotRail frequency: 8 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Aberdeen to Inverness coach information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 4 h 38 min
Cheapest Price: €40
FlixBus frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Bus from Aberdeen to Inverness

FAQs: Take the bus from Aberdeen to Inverness with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Aberdeen to Inverness.

Cheap coach tickets from Aberdeen to Inverness can start from as little as €12 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Aberdeen to Inverness is €18; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time between Aberdeen and Inverness is on average 3 h 17 min for the 132 km long journey, but the time it takes to go between Aberdeen and Inverness by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Aberdeen to Inverness leaves at 05: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Aberdeen to Inverness leaves at 21: 30.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Aberdeen to Inverness without having to change trains with Megabus. There are 6 direct coaches from Aberdeen to Inverness each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Aberdeen to Inverness coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Inverness from Aberdeen to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Aberdeen, Guild Street, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Inverness, Bus Station, located 0.2 miles (298 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Inverness from Aberdeen is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 17 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Aberdeen to Inverness is September.

You have options as you can travel between Aberdeen and Inverness 2 different ways: train or coach.

No, the coach from Aberdeen to Inverness has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Aberdeen to Inverness.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Aberdeen to Inverness.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Aberdeen to Inverness, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Aberdeen to Inverness.

No, luggage for the coach from Aberdeen to Inverness needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Aberdeen to Inverness.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Aberdeen to Inverness.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Aberdeen to Inverness.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Aberdeen to Inverness.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Aberdeen to Inverness

Aberdeen

Inverness

The major bus station for departures in Aberdeen is Aberdeen, Guild Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aberdeen, Guild Street for your trip from Aberdeen to Inverness.

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