How to travel from Perth to Inverness, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Inverness is around 181km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Perth to Inverness by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Inverness.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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car
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Drive

Drive to Inverness.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance181km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Inverness

There are several options for getting from Perth to Inverness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 2h 40m. 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 £21 ($25).

The distance between Perth and Inverness is around 181km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 130km (81 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Perth and Inverness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Inverness is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Inverness. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Perth and Inverness with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 20m.

First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Perth and Inverness. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Perth and Inverness. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Perth and Inverness with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 2h 40m.

Fishers Tours of Dundee, Scottish Citylink and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Perth and Inverness. Buses run once a week and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Inverness. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Inverness is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Inverness. Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Perth and Inverness. The distance is around 181km (112 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 Perth to Inverness is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).

How do I get from Perth to Inverness

Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Inverness

Transport options from Perth to Inverness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
£30($35)
every 2 hours188km (117 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3 + 1 similar
2h 35m
£28($33)
hourly185km (115 miles)
Bus2h 40m
£18($21)
once daily182km (113 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£21($25)
on demand181km (112 miles)

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Airports near Inverness

The following major airports near Inverness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Inverness
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Inverness
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Inverness