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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bristol to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $98 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $98, while a train costs an average of $333.
Distance: 421 miles (678 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$114 Average price | $333 Average price | $98 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 11m Average total duration 15h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Inverness
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Inverness, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Inverness:
A bus is $16 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Inverness costing on average $114.
A bus is $235 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Inverness costing on average $333.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 15m.
Bus takes on average 16h 11m.
You'll arrive about 8h 29m sooner (1h 30m by flight vs 9h 59m by car) and save roughly $86 compared to fuel and tolls ($114 vs $199). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Inverness
How to get from Bristol to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:35 PM 19h35 Bristol 3:10 PM Inverness $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:35 PM 19h35 Bristol 3:10 PM Inverness $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:35 PM 19h35 Bristol 3:10 PM Inverness $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:35 PM 19h35 Bristol 2:10 PM Inverness $69 1 One-way 0 transfers5:05 PM 20h15 Bristol 1:20 PM Inverness $109 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Inverness:
A bus is $16 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Inverness costing on average $114.
A bus is $235 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Inverness costing on average $333.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 15m.
Bus takes on average 16h 11m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Inverness as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Inverness by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo to go to Inverness by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Inverness by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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