Bus from Fortrose to Inverness
4 direct routes · 31–69 min · first bus 06:21, last bus 23:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Inverness as of 08:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Fortrose, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26A | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~35 min | 11 | Sat 9 · Sun 6 | 08:41 | 23:56 | Church of Scotland (opp) | Seafield Road (before) | Avoch, Munlochy, Artafallie, Charleston & Craigton |
| 26 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~31 min | 9 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:21 | 18:26 | Church of Scotland (opp) | Seafield Road (before) | Avoch, Munlochy, Artafallie, Charleston, North Kessock & Craigton |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 423, 425
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 423 | D & E Coaches | ~69 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 15:46 | 15:46 | Church of Scotland (opp) | Seafield Road (before) | Avoch, Munlochy, Tore, Duncanston, Culbokie, Duncanston & 3 more |
| 425 | D & E Coaches | ~63 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 15:45 | 15:45 | Academy (at) | Seafield Road (before) | Rosemarkie, Raddery, Blackstand, Mount High, Jemimaville, Balblair & 7 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Fortrose 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 26A bus, 26 bus, 423 bus or 425 bus timetable.
Fares from Fortrose to Inverness
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Fortrose to Inverness?
4 routes run directly from Fortrose to Inverness: the 26A (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 26 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 423 (D & E Coaches), the 425 (D & E Coaches). The most frequent is the 26A, 11 times each weekday — board at Church of Scotland (opp) and get off at Seafield Road (before), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Fortrose to Inverness?
Between 31 minutes on the 26 and 69 on the 423, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Avoch, Munlochy, Artafallie, Charleston and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Fortrose to Inverness?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:21 and the last around 23:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Fortrose to Inverness?
Adult singles from Fortrose to Inverness: £2.00 on the 26A and 26 (Stagecoach Bluebird). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.