How to travel from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport (INV), United Kingdom

The distance between Aberdeen and Inverness Airport (INV) is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport (INV) by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Inverness Airport (INV)Aberdeen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Inverness.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Drive

Drive to Inverness Airport (INV).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance156km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Inverness Airport (INV)

There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport (INV) by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £18 ($21).

The distance between Aberdeen and Inverness Airport (INV) is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Aberdeen and Inverness Airport (INV) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport (INV) is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £18 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Inverness Airport (INV), if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Inverness Airport (INV). It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport (INV). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverness. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Aberdeen and Inverness Airport (INV). Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aberdeen and Inverness Airport (INV). We recommend that you drive to Inverness Airport (INV). instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Inverness Airport (INV) from Aberdeen is to drive which will take 2hrs and cost around £18 ($21).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport (INV). We recommend that you take the train to Inverness. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Inverness Airport (INV). The distance is around 156km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport (INV) is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £34 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Inverness Airport (INV)

Transport options from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport (INV)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
£34($40)
every 3 hours189km (117 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£18($21)
on demand156km (97 miles)

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