How to get from Glasgow to Inverness
- 180 km as the crow flies
- 12 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Glasgow to Inverness. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 180 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 20, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
180 km
Glasgow to Inverness: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Glasgow → Invernessbus
FlixBus·3h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Flight prices by day, Glasgow to Inverness
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€61November 2026
€103Departures from Glasgow to Inverness
FlixBus runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:55 and the last at 17:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 12 | 05:55 | 17:50 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Glasgow to Inverness works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Glasgow to Inverness, about 3h 55m. In total it's roughly €17 over 3h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Glasgow to Inverness: common questions
How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Inverness?
The most useful route takes about 3h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Glasgow to Inverness?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:55 and the last at 17:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Glasgow to Inverness?
12 a day with FlixBus, between 05:55 and 17:50.
How far is Inverness from Glasgow?
About 180 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Glasgow to Inverness cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €17. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Glasgow to Inverness?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Inverness?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 20 Sep 2026