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.
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.
👋 Also check out Inverness → Perth if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Inverness.
First ScotRail Service
+ 2 othersTake the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3.
Scottish Citylink
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 20m | £30($35) | every 2 hours | 188km (117 miles) |
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3 + 1 similar | 2h 35m | £28($33) | hourly | 185km (115 miles) |
Bus | 2h 40m | £18($21) | once daily | 182km (113 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | £21($25) | on demand | 181km (112 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Scottish Citylink
The following major airports near Inverness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.