Bus from Inverness to Fortrose
4 direct routes · 31–80 min · first bus 04:57, last bus 22:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Fortrose as of 08:57
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~32 min | 11 | Sat 9 · Sun 6 | 07:02 | 22:17 | Seafield Road (NE-bound) | Union Tavern (opp) | Craigton, Charleston, Artafallie, Munlochy & Avoch |
| 26A | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~31 min | 9 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 04:57 | 16:48 | Seafield Road (NE-bound) | Union Tavern (opp) | Craigton, Charleston, Artafallie, Munlochy & Avoch |
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 | ~80 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:15 | 07:15 | Longman Drive (opp) | Union Tavern (opp) | Craigton, Charleston, Tore, Duncanston, Culbokie, Duncanston & 3 more |
| 425 | D & E Coaches | ~72 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:25 | 07:25 | Longman Drive (opp) | Academy (at) | Craigton, Charleston, Tore, Duncanston, Culbokie, Cullicudden & 7 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 26 bus, 26A bus, 423 bus or 425 bus timetable.
Fares from Inverness to Fortrose
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 Inverness to Fortrose?
4 routes run directly from Inverness to Fortrose: the 26 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 26A (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 423 (D & E Coaches), the 425 (D & E Coaches). The most frequent is the 26, 11 times each weekday — board at Seafield Road (NE-bound) and get off at Union Tavern (opp), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Inverness to Fortrose?
Between 31 minutes on the 26A and 80 on the 423, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Craigton, Charleston, Artafallie, Munlochy and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Inverness to Fortrose?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:57 and the last around 22:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Inverness to Fortrose?
Adult singles from Inverness to Fortrose: £2.00 on the 26 and 26A (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.