Wick to Inverness bus with Stagecoach North Scotland

Mon, Sep 21
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Stagecoach North Scotland
Ember
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Stagecoach North Scotland
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2,000+ travel companies
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Wick to Inverness

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 21

Cheapest price on Sep 21

€16

Average ticket price on Sep 21

€21

Fastest journey on Sep 21

2 h 42 m

Average journey duration on Sep 21

2 h 51 m

Buses on Sep 21

7

Distance

126 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Wick to Inverness will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.

Fast buses

On Mon, Sep 21, we found 7 buses from Wick to Inverness, including 7 direct services.

On Mon, Sep 21 the direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .

On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 53 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.

  • Ember
    4:20 AM2h53
    Wick Co-op
    7:13 AMInverness
    €161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Ember
    9:55 AM3h08
    Wick Co-op
    1:03 PMInverness
    €161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Ember
    2:20 PM3h10
    Wick Co-op
    5:30 PMInverness
    €161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Ember
    8:11 PM2h42
    Wick Co-op
    10:53 PMInverness
    €161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Stagecoach North Scotland
    7:00 AM2h53
    Town Hall
    9:53 AMInverness
    €271One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Wick to Inverness

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wick to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €32, while a bus costs an average of €34.

Distance: 126 km

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Bus
Most popular
Train
Driving

€34

Average price

€32

Average price

Cheapest

€31

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 22m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 54m

Average total duration

4h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 23m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Wick to Inverness is a train with an average price of €32.

This is compared to other travel options from Wick to Inverness:

A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wick to Inverness costing on average €34.

The fastest way to travel from Wick to Inverness is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 22m.

Other travel options to Inverness take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Wick and Inverness including taking a train and bus.

Live departures

Wick to Inverness bus times

The table below shows live departures for Wick to Inverness buses for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Stagecoach North Scotland11:35 AM Town Hall
2h53
2:28 PM Inverness0 transfersDirect
Ember12:29 PM Wick Co-op
3h05
3:34 PM Inverness0 transfersDirect
Ember4:44 PM Wick Co-op
2h48
7:32 PM Inverness0 transfersDirect
Ember7:51 PM Wick Co-op
2h42
10:33 PM Inverness0 transfersDirect
Monday, September 21
Ember4:20 AM Wick Co-op
2h53
7:13 AM Inverness0 transfersDirect
Stagecoach North Scotland7:00 AM Town Hall
2h53
9:53 AM Inverness0 transfersDirect
Ember9:55 AM Wick Co-op
3h08
1:03 PM Inverness0 transfersDirect
Stagecoach North Scotland10:00 AM Town Hall
2h53
12:53 PM Inverness0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Wick to Inverness

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Buses from Wick to Inverness run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €34 but you can travel from only €20 by train.

There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:18, the last at 18:31. The fastest bus covers the 126 km distance in 4h 25m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €20
Distance
126 km
Average bus duration
4h 22m
Cheapest ticket price
€34
Buses per day
2
Direct buses
2
Fastest bus
4h 25m
First bus
6:18 AM
Last bus
6:31 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Wed
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €20

Bus providers: Stagecoach North Scotland, Ember from Wick to InvernessYou can travel by bus between Wick to Inverness with Stagecoach North Scotland, Ember for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Stagecoach North Scotland

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Stagecoach North Scotland Duration
2h 53m
Cheapest Stagecoach North Scotland Price
€27
Stagecoach North Scotland frequency
2 a day

Ember

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Ember Duration
2h 42m
Cheapest Ember Price
€16
Ember frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Bus from Wick to Inverness

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wick to Inverness by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Wick to Inverness can start from as little as €34 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Wick to Inverness is €34; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Wick to Inverness is 4h 25m to travel the 126 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Wick to Inverness leaves at 6:18 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Wick to Inverness leaves at 6:31 PM.
Yes, there are 2 direct coaches a day from Wick to Inverness with Stagecoach North Scotland, Ember. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Wick to Inverness, you can count on Stagecoach North Scotland, Ember for the best way to get you to Inverness. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Wick and Inverness and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Inverness from Wick is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Wick to Inverness is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Wick and Inverness including taking a train and bus.
No, the coach from Wick to Inverness has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Wick to Inverness.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Wick to Inverness.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Wick to Inverness.
No, luggage for the coach from Wick to Inverness needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Wick to Inverness.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Wick to Inverness.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Wick to Inverness.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Wick to Inverness.

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