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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 prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $108.
Distance: 421 miles (678 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$102 Average price | $275 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 8m Average total duration 12h 38m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Inverness:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Inverness costing on average $102 (€84).
A bus is $185 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Inverness costing on average $275 (€225).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 31m.
Bus takes on average 12h 38m.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 PM18h05Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1:20 PMInverness, Bus Station$711One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 PM18h05Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1:20 PMInverness, Bus Station$711One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 PM18h05Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1:20 PMInverness, Bus Station$711One-way2 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM19h35Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)3:10 PMInverness, Bus Station$781One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Inverness:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Inverness costing on average $102 (€84).
A bus is $185 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Inverness costing on average $275 (€225).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 31m.
Bus takes on average 12h 38m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights 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 Megabus, FlixBus to go to Inverness by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to Inverness by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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