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How to get from Perth to Inverness by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Perth to Inverness in Inverness, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Perth station to Gleneagles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M8 bus and finally take the M10 bus from Park And Ride, Broxden station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min.

201min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M8M8
Bus - M10M10
Walk to Inverness
Leaves from Perth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Perth
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gleneagles
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gleneagles Station Road End, Auchterarder
    ID 64802322
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - M8M8
    Wait for bus
    M8
    Dundee City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park And Ride, Broxden
    ID 64802054
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - M10M10
    Wait for bus
    M10
    Inverness
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    148 min
  • 9
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    Queensgate
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Perth to Inverness in Inverness, take the 8 bus from York Place, Perth station to Ash Grove, Oakbank station. Next, take the M10 bus from Park And Ride, Broxden station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Bus - M10M10
Walk to Inverness
Leaves from York Place, Perth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    York Place, Perth
    ID 64802040
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Perth
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ash Grove, Oakbank
    ID 64803974
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park And Ride, Broxden
    ID 64802054
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - M10M10
    Wait for bus
    M10
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    148 min
  • 7
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    Queensgate
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Perth to Inverness

The distance between Perth, Inverness and Inverness, Inverness is approximately 111.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Perth to Inverness by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Inverness – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Perth

Perth is located at Perth, Inverness and the nearest public transport station is Leonard Street, Perth.

Bus stations close to Perth:

  • Leonard Street, Perth
  • Bus Station, Perth
  • Kings Place, Perth

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
  • Union Street, Inverness
  • Abbey National, Inverness

By bus

To get from Perth to Inverness in Inverness, take the 8 bus from York Place, Perth station to Ash Grove, Oakbank station. Next, take the M10 bus from Park And Ride, Broxden station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Bus - M10M10
Walk to Inverness
Leaves from York Place, Perth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    York Place, Perth
    ID 64802040
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Perth
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ash Grove, Oakbank
    ID 64803974
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park And Ride, Broxden
    ID 64802054
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - M10M10
    Wait for bus
    M10
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    148 min
  • 7
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    Queensgate
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line M8, Bus line M10.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Perth to Inverness?

    The alternative route takes 206 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line M10.

  • Is there a direct train between Perth and Inverness?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Perth to Inverness?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Edinburgh station near Perth in Perth to Gleneagles station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Gleneagles station near Inverness in Inverness.

  • How long does it take to travel from Perth to Inverness by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Perth in Perth and Inverness in Inverness by train and bus is about 3 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Perth to get to Inverness?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Edinburgh station near Perth in Perth.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Perth and Inverness?

    Get off the train at the Gleneagles stop, which is closest to Inverness in Inverness.

  • When is the first bus from Perth to Inverness?

    The first bus from Perth in Perth to Inverness in Inverness is Glasgow - Inverness. It leaves the Bus Station, Perth stop at 09:25.

  • When is the first train from Perth to Inverness?

    The first train from Perth in Perth to Inverness in Inverness is ScotRail. It leaves the Perth station at 11:54.

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