Invergordon is not the same as Inverness.
Read on to see why the question ‘Is Invergordon the same as Inverness’ causes so much confusion!
Is Invergordon the Same as Inverness?
Are Invergordon and Inverness the Same Place?
Invergordon and Inverness are not the same place. The confusion often comes because cruise ship companies put Invergordon (Inverness) as the port name. Inverness is 35 miles from Invergordon.
The confusion comes about because Invergordon is often described as Inverness on cruise itineraries.
Invergordon is the closest cruise port to Invergordon.
It is in fact 25 miles by road from Invergordon to Inverness.
In travel time that is around 45 minutes to 1 hour travelling between the two.
Many cruise visitors underestimate the distance between the two places due to the confusion with the port call information.
Is Invergordon the Same as Inverness
Invergordon Excursions
Some websites show Inverness excursions as Invergordon excursions.
This can be confusing.
This happens a lot with the Inverness Hop On and Hop Off bus.
I have seen several websites where this tour is listed as an activity from Invergordon but that is not the case.
If you wanted to take the Hop On Hop Off bus tour around Inverness from Invergordon you would first have to get to Inverness.
Is There a Hop On Hop Off Bus In Invergordon Scotland?
There isn’t a hop on hop off bus in Invergordon. The nearest one is in Inverness which is around 1 hour away from Invergordon. The Inverness bus is often promoted as an Invergordon excursion causing confusion for visitors.
Is Invergordon the Same as Inverness?
Getting to Inverness
If you do want to visit Inverness while on a cruise port call in Invergordon you have several options available;
Take a Ship Organised Tour
Check the itinerary in detail though. Many tours pass through Inverness or make a short photo stop.
The Inverness On Your Own options give you the longest time in Inverness but these are transfers so don’t expect a commentary on the bus there and back.
Take Public Transport
You can take a public bus from Invergordon High Street, or from right outside the cruise port. The bus right outside the cruise port runs express from the port to Invergordon and while it may be a little bit more expensive it is worth it. This bus is laid on for cruise ship visitors.
There is a train service between Invergordon and Inverness. The train station is less than 10 minutes walk from the cruise terminal.
Whatever transport you take ensure you allow plenty of time. Public transport can be exceptionally busy in the Highlands during the summer months. Buses to and from Invergordon can be full during busy cruise ship calls meaning you won’t be able to board.
Have a back up plan in case.
Take a Private Taxi
There are always taxis available at Invergordon Port. Just turn right when you disembark the boat and you will find a taxi office on the right as you pass out of the main security gate.
Taxis will be around ?50 per hour.
If you plan to get a taxi back from Inverness to Invergordon it is best to book it in advance as otherwise you may have difficulty getting one.
Check out my post on How to Get from Invergordon to Inverness for all the timings, prices, and details.
Is Invergordon the Same as Inverness – Summary
- Invergordon is not the same as Inverness – it’s 25 miles and around 45 minutes travel time away.
- Invergordon is the closest cruise liner port to Invergordon, hence the confusion.
- There is no hop on hop off bus in Invegordon. The nearest is in Inverness but you need to make your way there first.
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