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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price on Oct 21
$88
Average ticket price on Oct 21
$390
Fastest journey on Oct 21
4 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 21
5 h 19 m
Flights on Oct 21
22
Distance
462 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Inverness to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Manchester will cost around $390 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
It's difficult to get from Inverness to Manchester without transferring at least once.
U2622+
NX230 · NX540
U2622+
NX240 · NX540
U2622+
NX230 · NX541
U2624+
NX230 · NX421
BA1425 · BA1380
BA8904+
BA7865
BA1421 · BA1368
BA4026 · BA7865 · BA7825
BA1425 · BA1378
BA1425 · BA1380Flights from Inverness to Manchester depart on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $95 (€79) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 02:45, the last at 21:15. The fastest flight covers the 287 miles (462 km) distance in 1h 10m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 287 miles (462 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $95 (€79) |
Flights per day 11 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 2:45 AM |
Last flight 9:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Inverness to Manchester.
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Manchester flights for today, Tuesday, October 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:55 PM Inverness | 1h25 | 6:20 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 PM Inverness | 1h25 | 7:20 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, October 21 | |||||
BA1427 · BA1372 | 7:35 AM Inverness Airport | 11h25 | 7:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1427 · BA1368 | 7:35 AM Inverness Airport | 7h35 | 3:10 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1427 · BA1308+ BA7825 | 7:35 AM Inverness Airport | 8h10 | 3:45 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA1421 · BA1368 | 10:35 AM Inverness Airport | 4h35 | 3:10 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1421 · BA1372 | 10:35 AM Inverness Airport | 8h25 | 7:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1421 · BA1378 | 10:35 AM Inverness Airport | 11h00 | 9:35 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1421 · BA1402+ BA8906 | 10:35 AM Inverness Airport | 8h50 | 7:25 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA1421 · BA1312+ BA7827 | 10:35 AM Inverness Airport | 8h45 | 7:20 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA1421 · BA1400+ BA8906 | 10:35 AM Inverness Airport | 8h50 | 7:25 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA4026 · BA7865 · BA7827 | 11:00 AM Inverness Airport | 8h20 | 7:20 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA8906+ BA7865 | 11:00 AM Inverness Airport | 8h25 | 7:25 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1401 · BA1378+ BA7865 | 11:00 AM Inverness Airport | 10h35 | 9:35 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7865 · BA4026 · BA7825 | 11:00 AM Inverness Airport | 4h45 | 3:45 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA1403 · BA1378+ BA7865 | 11:00 AM Inverness Airport | 10h35 | 9:35 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA1378+ BA7865+ BA8753 | 11:00 AM Inverness Airport | 10h35 | 9:35 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7865+ BA8904 | 11:00 AM Inverness Airport | 4h30 | 3:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
U2622+ NX240 · NX540 | 11:35 AM Inverness Airport | 10h35 | 10:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
U2622+ NX230 · NX541 | 11:35 AM Inverness Airport | 10h00 | 9:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
U2622+ NX230 · NX540 | 11:35 AM Inverness Airport | 7h55 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
BA1425 · BA1380 | 3:40 PM Inverness Airport | 6h50 | 10:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1425 · BA1378 | 3:40 PM Inverness Airport | 5h55 | 9:35 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Most Inverness to Manchester flights use the Inverness Airport to Manchester Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Inverness and Manchester airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Inverness Airport is 3 km from Inverness city centre. Public transport options include:
Inverness Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Inverness Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Inverness Airport: Ramps, toilets.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Assistance, toilets.
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