Bus from Inverness to Wick (Highland)
2 direct routes · about 178 min · first bus 10:50, last bus 17:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wick (Highland) as of 04:36
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E6 | Ember | ~182 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 04:30 | 20:46 | Union Street (Stop D) | Retail Park (nr) | Craigton, Tore, Conon Bridge, Dingwall, Evanton, Alness & 16 more |
| X99 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~178 min | 3 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 10:50 | 17:10 | Bus Station Stance 3 | Hill Avenue (opp) | Duncanston, Alness, Clashmore, Evelix, Camore, Dornoch & 22 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 E6 bus or X99 bus timetable.
Fares from Inverness to Wick
- £2.00 adult single on the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird)
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 Wick?
2 routes run directly from Inverness to Wick: the E6 (Ember), the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the E6, 6 times each weekday — board at Union Street (Stop D) and get off at Retail Park (nr), about 182 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Inverness to Wick?
Around 178 minutes on the X99, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Craigton, Tore, Conon Bridge, Dingwall and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Inverness to Wick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 10:50 and the last around 17:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Inverness to Wick?
An adult single from Inverness to Wick is £2.00 on the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird), from Bus Station Stance 3 to Hill Avenue (opp). 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.