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Invergordon Cruise Day Trips and Sightseeing

Explore the Scottish Highlands from Invergordon cruise port by Stagecoach Bus. Whether you're arriving by cruise or staying locally, we've got you covered for all your sightseeing needs. Enjoy flexible, budget-friendly travel with clear route suggestions and timing tips designed for smooth shore excursions and highland tours. 

 

Make the most of your time ashore with a Scottish day trip to remember.

Stagecoach 925 bus service works seamlessly with your cruise ship schedule making it easy for you to take a day trip excursion to Inverness for only £2! Our bus services let you explore the Scottish Highlands your way, connecting you to the must-see tourist landmarks. Enjoy flexible travel to Inverness where there is plenty to see and do, or continue your journey to Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Culloden Battlefield and more!

 

Times of our 925 service do change to fit the cruise ship arrival times so you can embark on your sightseeing with ease. Your pick-up point is right at the port.

 

Returning to the ship - Bus times back to Invergordon Cruise Port

To help make the most of your day and return to the port smoothly, the Stagecoach 925 shuttle bus runs every hour from Inverness Bus Station to Invergordon Cruise Port;

13:15 | 14:15 | 15:15 | 16:15 | 17:15

These are subject to change based on Ship arrivals and departures.

 

Touring the Scottish Highlands with Stagecoach 

Travel from Invergordon cruise port to Inverness on Stagecoach 925 service, and explore all the must see tourist landmarks.

 

  • What to expect: A frequent, reliable hop-on-hop-off touring experience to suit your itinerary
  • Ideal for: Invergordon to Inverness, Invergordon to Inverness Castle, Inverness sightseeing day trip, Inverness Castle sightseeing day trip, Inverness small group alternatives without a car
  • Cruise-friendly: Timetables aligned to typical port days for hassle free shore day excursions.
  • Flexible self-guided touring: Our Stagecoach Bus app gives you all the live bus tracking and route planning assistance you need to plan amazing, flexible car-free sightseeing day trips.

 

All You Need for Your Journey – In One App

Our Stagecoach Bus app makes travelling easy. Plan your journey, track your bus in real time, check live service updates, and buy mobile tickets – all in one place.

πŸ“ Live Bus Tracking β€“ See exactly where your bus is on our live map
🧭 Plan Your Journey β€“ Just enter your details in the β€˜Plan a Journey’ section
🎟️ Mobile Tickets β€“ Buy and store your tickets digitally – no more paper
🚏 Find Your Nearest Stop β€“ Quickly locate stops near you

Take the stress out of travel – download the Stagecoach Bus app today.

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Planning your sightseeing day trips

Day trippers use our convenient Stagecoach bus services to explore the Scottish Highlands from Invergordon to Inverness. Visit Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Culloden Battlefield and more. Enjoy flexible, budget-friendly travel with clear route suggestions and timing tips designed for smooth shore excursions. Find out how to get to key destinations below;

 

 
 

The Stagecoach 925: Our cruise ship excursion service

Invergordon Cruise Excursions from the Port of Cromarty Firth (Pocf)

 

Our 925 service seamlessly works with your cruise ship schedule making it easy for you to take a day trip excursion to the Scottish Highlands. Times of our 925 service do change to fit the cruise ship arrival times so you can embark on your sightseeing with ease. Your pick up point is a short 3 minute walk from the port and very easy to find.

 

Day trip excursions on the 925

The 925 runs directly from the cruise port to Inverness Bus Station which is in the city centre, giving you access to shops, restaurants and Inverness Castle. 

The 925 continues on to Urquhart Castle which sits on Loch Ness, roughly a 35 minute journey south of the city. There will be one bus that runs from Invergordon to Urquhart Castle via Inverness, please check your cruise ship schedule to find out which bus suits your day.

 

Budget friendly ticket options 

Travel for only £2 with a single journey (that means only £4 for a return!)

Or if you're planning to do more travelling, get a return ticket from only £6.20 or if you're travelling as a group, save money with our Inverness Zone 1A Group DayRider which works out as £3.10 per person!

 

Group DayRider tickets are valid for up to 5 passengers.

 

How do I book tickets?

Tickets can be purchased from the driver on board using contactless or cash. Our drivers are able to give change in GBP but unfortunately getting change in Euros is currently not available.

 

Suitable for?

Our 925 is suitable for families, couples and large groups - particularly for cruise passengers looking for great value excursions.

 

Accessibility

All our services have space for wheelchairs and baby buggies. Our drivers can assist getting on and off the bus to ensure a smooth journey.

We also allow guide dogs on our services.

 

Are there facilities along the route?

There is a public toilet at Inverness Bus Station and the Visitor Centre at Urquhart Castle.

There are many options for food in Inverness city centre and there is a cafe at Urquhart Castle, visit their website for more information.

 

The Stagecoach 17: Inverness to Drumnadrochit

Loch Ness Excursions from Inverness

 

Our service 17 from Inverness Bus Station to Drumnadrochit runs Monday to Saturday, the journey is roughly 30 minutes.

 

Budget friendly ticket options 

Travel for only £2 with a single journey (that means only £4 for a return!)

Or if you're planning to do more travelling, get a return ticket from only £6.75 or if you're travelling as a group, save money with our Inverness Zone 1A Group DayRider which works out as £3.10 per person!

If you're travelling as a group of 5, save money and buy our Inverness Zone 2 Group DayRider for only £26.30!

 

How do I book tickets?

Tickets can be purchased from the driver on board using contactless or cash, or you can buy your ticket before you board on the Stagecoach Bus app. Our drivers are able to give change in GBP but unfortunately getting change in Euros is currently not available.

 

Suitable for?

Our 17 service is suitable for families, couples and large groups.

 

Accessibility

All our services have space for wheelchairs and baby buggies. Our drivers can assist getting on and off the bus to ensure a smooth journey.

We also allow guide dogs on our services.