Bus from Inverness to Edinburgh
5 direct routes · about 226 min · first bus 07:25, last bus 03:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Edinburgh as of 07:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Inverness, 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 | ~226 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 11 | 07:38 | 03:17 | Union Street (Stop D) | Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | Tomatin, Aviemore, Kingussie, Newtonmore, Dalwhinnie, Calvine & 6 more |
| M90 | Scottish Citylink | ~237 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 07:25 | 20:25 | Bus Station Stance 3 | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | Aviemore, Dalwhinnie, Pitlochry, Ballinluig, Inver, Birnam & 3 more |
| UK094 | FlixBus | ~245 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 09:15 | 15:20 | Bus Station Stance 3 | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Perth & Ingliston |
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 | ~232 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Bus Station Stance 3 | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | Tomatin, Aviemore, Dalwhinnie, Pitlochry, Inver, Perth & 2 more |
| M91 | Park's of Hamilton | ~248 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 17:00 | 17:00 | Bus Station Stance 3 | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | Tomatin, Aviemore, Alvie, Kincraig, Lynchat, Kingussie & 13 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Inverness 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 Inverness to Edinburgh?
5 routes run directly from Inverness to Edinburgh: 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 Union Street (Stop D) and get off at Haymarket Station (Stop HB), about 226 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Inverness to Edinburgh?
Around 226 minutes on the E9, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Tomatin, Aviemore, Kingussie, Newtonmore and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Inverness to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:25 and the last around 03:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Inverness to Edinburgh?
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.