Is there a way to reach Glasgow from Inverness without a car?

You can take a bus or a train to go from Inverness to Glasgow. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and sustainable way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

How long is the bus trip from Inverness to Glasgow?

On average, the trip from Inverness to Glasgow takes around 4h, but you can get there in as little as 3h 40m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 112 miles (180 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Inverness and Glasgow?

The distance separating Inverness and Glasgow is 112 miles (180 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Inverness to Glasgow?

Buses traveling from Inverness to Glasgow leave from Farraline Park Bus Station and arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Inverness to Glasgow?

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. $11 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Glasgow from Inverness.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Inverness to Glasgow?

You can expect to pay around $25 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $11 and $40, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

What are the best sights and things to do in Glasgow?

Once in Glasgow, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are West Highland Line (Train to Mallaig), Glasgow Science Centre, Auchentoshan Distillery, University of Glasgow and Glasgow Botanic Gardens.

Inverness to Glasgow Bus Tickets

FriApr 25

TodayApr 26

from $20

TomorrowApr 27

from $16

MonApr 28

from $13

TueApr 29

from $13

WedApr 30

from $13

ThuMay 1

from $14

FriMay 2

from $16

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: April 26 at 8:10pm
Departure city: Inverness
Departure location: Farraline Park Bus Station
Arrival time: April 27 at 1:25am
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Glasgow
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 15m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: April 26 at 6:10am
Departure city: Inverness
Departure location: Farraline Park Bus Station
Arrival time: April 26 at 9:50am
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Buchanan Bus Station
Operated by: Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 40m
Departure time: April 26 at 6:10am
Departure city: Inverness
Departure location: Farraline Park Bus Station
Arrival time: April 26 at 10:35am
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Buchanan Bus Station
Operated by: Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 25m
Departure time: April 26 at 9:10am
Departure city: Inverness
Departure location: Farraline Park Bus Station
Arrival time: April 26 at 3:50pm
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Glasgow Airport Terminal 1
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 40m
Departure time: April 26 at 6:10am
Departure city: Inverness
Departure location: Farraline Park Bus Station
Arrival time: April 26 at 9:50am
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Buchanan Bus Station
Operated by: Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 40m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Inverness to Glasgow.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $40	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$22 - $138	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $21	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends carpooling from Inverness to Glasgow

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Glasgow. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest ticket

8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Inverness to Glasgow: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$25

Average bus trip duration4h

Number of daily buses42

Earliest bus departure6:10am

Distance112 miles (180 km)

Latest bus departure8:15pm

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Megabus UK

3.5/54,161 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Passengers have shared positive experiences with Megabus, highlighting the comfort of their journeys and efficient boarding processes. Many appreciated the punctuality and cleanliness of the buses. However, some noted a lack of WiFi and USB charging points, while others mentioned that certain buses were cold or needed maintenance due to creaky noises.

Megabus Inverness Glasgow recent customer reviews

My experience with Megabus was great! Boarding was efficient and bus left right on time. Very comfortable journey.

Wendy R.

October 17, 2023

I enjoyed that the driver introduced himself and told us about the journey ahead. There was no WiFi on the bus

Sibongile N.

July 2, 2023

The service was in time though we got stuck in a traffic jam for a while. But the AC worked only downstairs and there was no promised wifi.

Henna P.

June 11, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/58,403 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Passengers generally found the bus service to be comfortable and appreciated the affordable pricing. However, some users noted that there was no internet available on board as promised. Additionally, there were concerns about seating arrangements since passengers were required to sit in specific areas despite ample space elsewhere on the bus.

FlixBus Inverness Glasgow recent customer reviews

Price was awesome, very comfortable other than everyone being packed in the back even though the bus was almost empty in the front 2/3. We were told we could not spread out because those were higher priced seats.

Kate V.

October 27, 2024

Iv had a very bad experience regarding money been taken from bank account x2 and no email confirmation

Cath L.

October 12, 2024

Only disappointment was no Internet on bus as was promised

Alan B.

June 22, 2024

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, National Express, Sindbad, RegioJet, FlixTrain, KLR Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Inverness and Glasgow?

Stops in Inverness

A - Farraline Park Bus Station

Stops in Glasgow

A - Buchanan Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Inverness - Glasgow

Is there a way to reach Glasgow from Inverness without a car?
How long is the bus trip from Inverness to Glasgow?
What is the distance between Inverness and Glasgow?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Inverness to Glasgow?
What is the cheapest way to travel from Inverness to Glasgow?
What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Inverness to Glasgow?
What are the best sights and things to do in Glasgow?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/24

$19

04/25

$23

Today

$20

04/27

$16

04/28

$13

04/29

$13

04/30

$13

05/01

$14

The cheapest trip from Inverness to Glasgow was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Inverness to Glasgow, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $37 for a bus ticket from Inverness to Glasgow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-04-29.

Usually MEGB will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Inverness to Glasgow.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Inverness to Glasgow, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Inverness to Glasgow.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus Inverness to Glasgow: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Inverness and Glasgow?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Inverness - Glasgow

Is there a way to reach Glasgow from Inverness without a car?

How long is the bus trip from Inverness to Glasgow?

What is the distance between Inverness and Glasgow?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Inverness to Glasgow?

What is the cheapest way to travel from Inverness to Glasgow?

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Inverness to Glasgow?

What are the best sights and things to do in Glasgow?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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