Arrival and transport

Inverness Airport: getting into the city

Ways to reach Inverness from the airport, with times only where the airport or an operator publishes them, plus assistance and the official site.

Facts last checked Oct 25, 2026. Britlens is independent: see our editorial policy.

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Fort William, Glencoe & Ben Nevis
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Glenfinnan Station Museum, Fort William, Glencoe & Ben Nevis
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Skye Bridge, Isle of Skye: Portree & Dunvegan
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Is it operating?

The airport's page on the Highlands and Islands Airports site was read on Oct 25, 2026 and carries a 2026 notice.1

Into the city center

  • Bus. The airport says Stagecoach routes 1 and 13 provide "regular direct services" between the terminal and Inverness city centre. Buses leave from the bus station, "a short walk from Inverness Railway Station", and Sunday service is reduced.2 Official page for Bus (opens in new tab)
  • Train. ScotRail trains run from Inverness station to Inverness Airport station "with a journey time of approximately 11 minutes". The airport says you then walk about 20 minutes to the terminal along an uncovered path.2
  • Taxi. The airport partners with Inverness Taxis and describes "a 20-minute journey to the city center".2

For fares and city passes, see local transport. For live disruption, use the travel status links.

Assistance and accessibility

The airport has a page for passengers with reduced mobility. For ScotRail Passenger Assist the airport says: "You'll need to book at least 2 hours before you travel."1,2

Airport assistance information (opens in new tab). More on getting around with a disability: accessible travel.

In our guides

Official site

Inverness Airport official website (opens in new tab)1

Other airports

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Sources

Pages we opened and read on Oct 25, 2026, and sites we could not read. Schedules, fares and rules change: check the source before you travel.

  1. Inverness Airport (opens in new tab), Highlands and Islands Airports Limited.
  2. Inverness Airport: getting here (opens in new tab), Highlands and Islands Airports Limited.