How to get from Aberdeen City to Inverness by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Aberdeen City to Inverness in Scotland, take the 59 bus from Howes Road, Northfield station to Guild Street, Aberdeen station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Inverness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min.

183min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Inverness
Leaves from Howes Road, Northfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Torry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guild Street, Aberdeen
    ID 639006461
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    131 min
  • 7
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 11 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Aberdeen City to Inverness in Scotland, take the 11 bus from Howes Road, Northfield station to St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Inverness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min.

188min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Inverness
Leaves from Howes Road, Northfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Woodend
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen
    ID 639006437
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    131 min
  • 7
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberdeen City to Inverness

The distance between Aberdeen City, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland is approximately 113.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 183 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeen City to Inverness by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Aberdeen City

Aberdeen City is located at Aberdeen City, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Howes Road, Northfield.

Bus stations close to Aberdeen City:

  • Howes Road, Northfield
  • Davidson Drive, Northfield
  • Springhill Road, Northfield

Public transport stations close to Inverness, Scotland

Inverness is located at Inverness, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness.

Train stations close to Inverness:

  • Inverness

Bus stations close to Inverness:

  • Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
  • Sports Direct, Inverness
  • Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 11 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Aberdeen City to Inverness in Scotland, take the 11 bus from Howes Road, Northfield station to St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Inverness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min.

188min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Inverness
Leaves from Howes Road, Northfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Woodend
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen
    ID 639006437
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    131 min
  • 7
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen City to Inverness?

    The fastest way takes 183 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aberdeen City to Inverness?

    The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen City and Inverness in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aberdeen City to Inverness in Scotland?

    The 59 bus line goes from Howes Road, Northfield station near Aberdeen City to Torry station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Inverness station near Inverness in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Aberdeen City to Inverness in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Aberdeen City and Inverness in Scotland by bus and train is about 3 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aberdeen City to get to Inverness in Scotland?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Howes Road, Northfield stop near Aberdeen City in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aberdeen City and Inverness in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Inverness station, which is closest to Inverness in Scotland.

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