Bus from Wick (Highland) to Inverness
2 direct routes · about 177 min · first bus 06:56, last bus 12:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Inverness as of 05:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wick, 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 | ~186 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 04:20 | 20:11 | Co-Op (o/s) | Union Street (Stop D) | Thrumster, Clyth, Lybster, Latheron, Latheronwheel, Dunbeath & 16 more |
| X99 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~177 min | 3 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 06:56 | 12:26 | Hill Avenue (at) | Bus Station Stance 3 | Hempriggs, Thrumster, Ulbster, Whaligoe, Bruan, Clyth & 24 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wick 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 Wick to Inverness
- £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 Wick to Inverness?
2 routes run directly from Wick to Inverness: the E6 (Ember), the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the E6, 6 times each weekday — board at Co-Op (o/s) and get off at Union Street (Stop D), about 186 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wick to Inverness?
Around 177 minutes on the X99, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Thrumster, Clyth, Lybster, Latheron and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wick to Inverness?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:56 and the last around 12:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wick to Inverness?
An adult single from Wick to Inverness is £2.00 on the X99 (Stagecoach Bluebird), from Hill Avenue (at) to Bus Station Stance 3. 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.