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How to get from Elgin to Inverness by bus?

By bus

To get from Elgin to Inverness in Inverness, take the M96 bus from Bus Station, Elgin station to Bus Station, Nairn station. Next, take the M96 bus from Bus Station, Nairn station to Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M96M96
Bus - M96M96
Walk to Inverness
Leaves from Bus Station, Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Elgin
    ID 638053544
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - M96M96
    Wait for bus
    M96
    Nairn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Nairn
    ID 670084909
    41 min
  • 4
    Bus - M96M96
    Wait for bus
    M96
    Inverness
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness
    ID 670085865D
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    Queensgate
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Elgin to Inverness

The distance between Elgin, Inverness and Inverness, Inverness is approximately 39.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin to Inverness by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Inverness – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Elgin

Elgin is located at Elgin, Inverness and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station, Elgin.

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Railway Station, Elgin
  • Duff Avenue, Elgin
  • Edgar Road, New Elgin

Public transport stations close to Inverness, Inverness

Inverness is located at Queensgate, Inverness and the nearest public transport station is Queensgate, Inverness.

Train stations close to Inverness:

  • Inverness

Bus stations close to Inverness:

  • Queensgate, Inverness
  • Abbey National, Inverness
  • Marks And Spencer, Inverness

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Inverness?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line M96, Bus line M96.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Inverness?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elgin to Inverness?

    The M96 bus line goes from Bus Station, Elgin station near Elgin in Elgin to Nairn station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Nairn station near Inverness in Inverness.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elgin to Inverness by bus?

    The total travel time between Elgin in Elgin and Inverness in Inverness by bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elgin to get to Inverness?

    Get on the M96 bus from the Bus Station, Elgin stop near Elgin in Elgin.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elgin and Inverness?

    Get off the bus at the Nairn stop, which is closest to Inverness in Inverness.

  • When is the first train from Elgin to Inverness?

    The first train from Elgin in Elgin to Inverness in Inverness is ScotRail. It leaves the Elgin station at 12:30.

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