Bus from Edinburgh to Inverness
5 direct routes · about 236 min · first bus 05:05, last bus 02:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Inverness as of 07:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Edinburgh, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E9 | Ember | ~236 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 11 | 05:05 | 02:18 | Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | Union Street (Stop D) | Edinburgh Airport, Kelty, Bridge of Earn, Perth, Inver, Pitlochry & 6 more |
| M90 | Scottish Citylink | ~237 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 07:22 | 18:24 | Queensferry Street (Stop QE) | Bus Station Stance 3 | Dunfermline, Kinross, Perth, Inver, Pitlochry, Dalwhinnie & 1 more |
| UK094 | FlixBus | ~250 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 06:40 | 15:10 | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Bus Station Stance 3 | Ingliston, Perth, Pitlochry & Aviemore |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · M90, M91
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M90 | Park's of Hamilton | ~233 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 11:22 | 11:22 | Queensferry Street (Stop QE) | Bus Station Stance 3 | Dunfermline, Kinross, Perth, Inver, Pitlochry, Dalwhinnie & 2 more |
| M91 | Park's of Hamilton | ~253 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 09:22 | 09:22 | Queensferry Street (Stop QE) | Bus Station Stance 3 | Dunfermline, Kinross, Perth, Luncarty, Birnam, Inver & 13 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every E9 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Inverness?
5 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Inverness: the E9 (Ember), the M90 (Scottish Citylink), the UK094 (FlixBus), the M90 (Park's of Hamilton), the M91 (Park's of Hamilton). The most frequent is the E9, 11 times each weekday — board at Haymarket Station (Stop HH) and get off at Union Street (Stop D), about 236 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Inverness?
Around 236 minutes on the E9, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Edinburgh Airport, Kelty, Bridge of Earn, Perth and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Inverness?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:05 and the last around 02:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Inverness?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.