How to travel from St Andrews to Inverness, United Kingdom

The distance between St Andrews and Inverness is around 618km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from St Andrews to Inverness by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Digbeth Moor St Selfridges then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £180($215)
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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Inverness.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Inverness.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance707km (439 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Inverness

There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Inverness by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($42) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £180 ($215).

The distance between St Andrews and Inverness is around 618km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (95 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from St Andrews and Inverness by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Inverness is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £180 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Inverness. We recommend that you take the bus to Digbeth Moor St Selfridges then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Andrews and Inverness. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordesley Venetia Rd, Digbeth Park St and Glasgow. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

FlixBus, Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between St Andrews and Inverness. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Inverness. We recommend that you take the bus to Digbeth Moor St Selfridges then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 St Andrews and Inverness. The distance is around 707km (439 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Inverness is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £180 ($215).

How do I get from St Andrews to Inverness

Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Inverness

Transport options from St Andrews to Inverness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
2h 35m
£180($215)
every 2 hours619km (384 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
£160($185)
every 4 hours618km (384 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
£200($240)
every 3 hours709km (441 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train5h 60m
£130($150)
5 times a day727km (451 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 30m
£46($55)
twice daily779km (484 miles)
Bus via Edinburgh13h 40m
£35($42)
once daily813km (505 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
£80($95)
on demand707km (439 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