Bus from London to Inverness: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Inverness on 6 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixbusBus
London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
Farraline Park Bus StationCheapest
MegabusBus
    		Finchley Road
    		Inverness Bus Station Stance 3Fastest
    FlixbusBus
    		Victoria Coach Station
    		Farraline Park Bus StationNo tags
    MegabusBus
      		Finchley Road
      		Inverness Bus Station Stance 3No tags
      FlixbusBus
      		Victoria Coach Station
      		Farraline Park Bus StationNo tags

      Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 07:44 GMT.

      Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Inverness

      We recommend carpooling

      Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Inverness. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      1carpool per day
      10h 50mAverage duration
      443 milesDistance
      30kgCO₂ emissions
      Bus
      		Average price£26 - £99Average duration15h 20m
      19kg CO₂e
      Train
      		Average price£92 - £230Average duration11h 30m
      17kg CO₂e
      Carpool
      		Average price£83 - £83Average duration10h 50m
      30kg CO₂e

      Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from London to Inverness

      Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

      1. How much is the bus ticket from London to Inverness?

        The cheapest coach tickets from London to Inverness start from £26. The average price for this route is around £45. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

      2. How long is the bus journey from London to Inverness?

        The average bus journey time from London to Inverness is 15h 20m, covering a distance of 465 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 13h 5m and is operated by Megabus UK.

      3. Which bus companies service the London to Inverness route?

        Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Megabus UK.

      4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from London to Inverness?

        The earliest bus departs from London to Inverness at 00:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

      5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Inverness?

        A bus journey from London to Inverness produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

      6. Which is the best bus company from London to Inverness?

        According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Megabus UK, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 4274 reviews.

      7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from London to Inverness?

        Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

      8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from London to Inverness?

        According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

      9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from London to Inverness?

        According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Megabus UK, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

      Find cheapest prices for buses

      Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

      Best price found
      03/12
      £50
      04/12
      £55
      Today
      £54
      06/12
      £48
      07/12
      £35
      08/12
      £34
      09/12
      £27
      10/12
      £29
      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Inverness was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £27

      To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Inverness as early as possible.

      You can expect to pay from £27 to £86 for a bus ticket from London to Inverness based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £27, which is on 2025-12-09.

      Usually Megabus UK will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

      What's the cheapest way to go from London to Inverness?

      busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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