Can you explore Inverness without a car?

The majority of landmarks in Inverness can be seen on foot, including everything in the city limits. (Take a car or taxi for Urquhart Castle or Culloden Battlefield, for example.)



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You can certainly use trains and Scottish Citylink buses and a car is not needed while you are in Glasgow or Edinburgh. However if you want to see Skye ,the West Coast and the Highlands a car is almost a necessity. You will quickly get used to driving here.

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Alternative options to owning a car.
  1. Ridesharing. Apps like Lyft and Uber have made getting around simpler than ever. ...
  2. Public transit. Public transportation systems vary greatly from city to city. ...
  3. Car sharing. ...
  4. Bicycling. ...
  5. Bike sharing. ...
  6. Walking. ...
  7. Car rental. ...
  8. Taxi.


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Traveling by coach is probably the cheapest option. The most popular bus companies are Stagecoach and Scottish Citylink. Stagecoach services more remote destinations, while Scottish Citylink services the main tourist hubs including Fort William, Inverness, Skye and Oban.

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There are bus services from Inverness to both sides of Loch Ness. The easiest way to catch a bus to Loch Ness is by visiting Drumnadrochit on the North Side. The Citylink 919 bus route runs from Inverness to Drumnadrochit in about a half hour. Buses on this route run about every two hours, beginning at 9:00 AM.

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We talked to people who lived their whole lives in Scotland and still have not seen Loch Ness. What does that tell you? If you believe in Nessie, then yes, a visit here is absolutely worth it. If you are not a believer, then maybe your time is better spent in other areas of Scotland.

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