Bus from Glasgow to Inverness
3 direct routes · about 231 min · first bus 04:50, last bus 02:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Inverness as of 12:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Glasgow, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E8 | Ember | ~231 min | 10 | Wednesday to Sunday only | 04:50 | 02:50 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) | Union Street (Stop D) | Dunblane, Auchterarder, Perth, Inver, Pitlochry, Calvine & 2 more |
| UK093 | FlixBus | ~235 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 06:50 | 16:50 | Buchanan Bus Station (stances) | Bus Station Stance 3 | Perth, Pitlochry & Aviemore |
| M10 | Scottish Citylink | ~225 min | 5 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 06:55 | 14:55 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 51) | Bus Station Stance 3 | Perth, Inver, Pitlochry, Dalwhinnie & Aviemore |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glasgow 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 E8 bus or M10 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Glasgow to Inverness?
3 routes run directly from Glasgow to Inverness: the E8 (Ember), the UK093 (FlixBus), the M10 (Scottish Citylink). The most frequent is the E8, 10 times each weekday — board at Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) and get off at Union Street (Stop D), about 231 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Inverness?
Around 231 minutes on the E8, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dunblane, Auchterarder, Perth, Inver and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Inverness?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:50 and the last around 02:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow 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.