How to get from Glasgow to Inverness
4 ways, 179 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 3h 22m | £41–169 estimated |
| Buscheapest | 3h 51m | £16–73 estimated |
| Drive | 4h 20m | £24–33 estimated |
| Taxi | 4h 20m | £380–540 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:35 → 12:143h 39m · 1 changeScotRail ScotRail£41–155
- 08:39 → 12:143h 35m · 2 changesFirst Greater Glasgow 41£41–155
- 08:47 → 12:453h 58m · directScottish Citylink M10£16–39
- 08:50 → 12:413h 51m · 1 changeFirst Greater Glasgow 500£26–53
- 09:27 → 13:253h 58m · 1 changeScotRail ScotRail£22–73
- 09:28 → 13:253h 57m · 2 changesFirst Greater Glasgow 41£22–73
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Inverness?
- The fastest way is by train: about 3h 22m door to door. The straight-line distance is 179 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Glasgow to Inverness?
- Bus is the cheapest, from £16. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Glasgow to Inverness?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 1 direct train, the fastest taking 3h 22m. Fares run £41–169 across classes.
- How much is the bus from Glasgow to Inverness?
- Buses take about 3h 51m and cost £16–73 depending on operator and seat type. 4 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Inverness from Glasgow by road?
- About 272 km, roughly 4h 20m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £24–33; tolls and parking are extra.