28A Inverness to Muir of Ord via Longman, Charleston
Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 05:17, last bus 18:12. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 — more.
Wanted a different 28A? 10 other bus routes are numbered 28A elsewhere in the UK — see every 28A bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 05:17 | 06:07 | 07:15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station Stance 4 | 05:17 | 06:07 | 07:15 |
| Tore Layby (NW-bound) | 05:30 | 06:20 | 07:30 |
| Square (at) | 05:41 | 06:31 | 07:41 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 28A
Adult single £2.00 · Adult return £8.10 to £13.50 · Child single £2.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.00 | Invss City Centre | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.00 | £2.00 | Craigton | ||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Tore | |
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Muir Of Ord |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Longman.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 17 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Bluebird before you travel.
Tickets on the 28A
Stagecoach Bluebird publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and students.
Return · Single · Period Return · Skye DayRider · Wick Dayrider · Caithness DayRider · Skye Group DayRider · Strathspey DayRider
…and 39 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach Bluebird's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 13 August 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach Bluebird.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach Bluebird before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 28A
28A towards Muir of Ord
All 9 stops
- Bus Station Stance 4 Inverness
- Inverness Justice Centre (o/s) Longman
- Seafield Road (NE-bound) Longman
- Kessock Bridge (after) Craigton
- Layby (NW-bound) Charleston
- Arpafeelie Junction (at) Tore
- Glackmore Junction (at) Tore
- Tore Layby (NW-bound) Tore
- Square (at) Muir of Ord
28A towards Inverness
All 8 stops
- Square (opp) Muir of Ord
- Tore Layby (SE-bound) Tore
- Arpafeelie Junction (opp) Tore
- Layby (SE-bound) Charleston
- Kessock Bridge (before) Craigton
- Seafield Road (before) Longman
- Inverness Justice Centre (opp) Longman
- Bus Station Stance 4 Inverness
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 13 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 16 February 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 6 January 2025 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 19 August 2024 Regular service Mon - Sun
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000005/751 · Changes in Highland Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 28A bus?
The first 28A departure on weekdays leaves at 05:17 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 28A bus?
The last 28A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:12. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 28A bus cost?
Stagecoach Bluebird's published fares on the 28A: adult single £2.00, adult return £8.10 to £13.50, child single £2.00. The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 28A. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 28A bus?
The 28A is operated by Stagecoach Bluebird.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Bluebird via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0000005/751. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.