The distance between Inverness and Aberdeen is around 165km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Inverness to Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen → Inverness if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Aberdeen.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Inverness to Aberdeen by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).
The distance between Inverness and Aberdeen is around 165km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 133km (83 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Inverness and Aberdeen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Inverness to Aberdeen is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Inverness and Aberdeen with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 2h 10m.
First ScotRail Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Inverness and Aberdeen. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Inverness and Aberdeen. We recommend that you drive to Aberdeen. instead which will take 2h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Aberdeen is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Inverness and Aberdeen. The distance is around 165km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Aberdeen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 10m | £30($35) | every 3 hours | 172km (107 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | £19($23) | on demand | 165km (103 miles) |
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Caledonian Sleeper
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