There are 4 ways to get from Tranent to Inverness by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
4h 58m£44–126Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
6h 9m£18–25Bus via Waterloo Place
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
5h 9m£27–63Drive 166.7 mi
- Drive from Tranent to Invernesscar 166.7 mi
3h 18m£42–60
Tranent to Inverness by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tranent to Inverness is to bus which costs £17 - £25 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Tranent to Inverness is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Tranent to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Elder Court and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Tranent to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Prestonpans and arriving at Inverness via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Tranent and Inverness is 196 miles. The road distance is 167.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tranent to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £40 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Tranent to Inverness, including transfers.
Tranent to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Tranent to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Tranent to Inverness is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Waterloo Place, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Tranent, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £19–29 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Tranent to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Tranent to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tranent to Inverness is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Tranent to Inverness.
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